The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)

€ 49,800
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW M140i
€ 23,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 4.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 8.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.6 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
170.2 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
443 lb
12.44 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)

General

BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
F21
Generation
1KP
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
455 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
142.1 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft