The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 49,800
€ 19,600
€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M140i is 12 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 21 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1411
1765
1984
1621
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1411 mm
Height
1621 mm
2690
4324
2578
4204
4324 mm
Length
4204 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
260 kg
16.1 %
General
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
BMW M140i
335 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M140i
500 NM
160 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
61 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
4.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.13 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
4.82 kg/bhp
16.13 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW M140i
36 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
409 mi
Range
589 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
589 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
