The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 50,600
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) BMW M140i
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
18.56 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
F20
Generation
CD
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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
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

Performance

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
89 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft