The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

€ 49,800
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW M140i
€ 28,900
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.28 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

General

BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft