The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 46,700
BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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 xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
575 lb
16.15 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
F21
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW M140i
32 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW M140i
437 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW M140i
140.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft