The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

€ 50,600
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) BMW M140i
€ 25,100
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
531 lb
14.91 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

General

BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
F20
Generation
1K
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft