The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 49,800

€ 27,300

€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M140i is 2.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
55.6
69.5
78.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.6 in
Height
58.7 in
105.9
170.2
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
717 lb
20.14 %

General
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
409 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
149.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
89 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft