The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 49,800

€ 27,000

€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
167.6
170.2 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
646 lb
18.14 %

General
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
409 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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