The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 49,800
€ 44,400
€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW M140i
VW Golf R
55.6
69.5
78.1
57.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.6 in
Height
57.7 in
105.9
170.2
103.4
167.8
170.2 in
Length
167.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
VW Golf R
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
General
BMW M140i
VW Golf R
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
VW Golf R
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
