The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 50,600
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) BMW M140i
€ 32,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M140i is 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTD
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M140i
VW Golf GTD
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

BMW M140i
VW Golf GTD
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M140i
VW Golf GTD
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

BMW M140i
VW Golf GTD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
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)
36 cu ft