The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 50,600
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) BMW M140i
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M140i is 2.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 5-door (17 - 19)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
739 lb
20.76 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
F20
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
74 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
24 mpg
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
971 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
65.8 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft