The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18)

€ 44,800
BMW M140i Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M140i is 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
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 Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
170.2 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3406 lb
Curb Weight
2747 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
BMW M140i Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
659 lb
19.35 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18)

General

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.33 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.17 lb/hp
22.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M140i
33 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW M140i
455 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW M140i
134.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft