The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 18,800
€ 39,900
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.6 in
103.1
167.5
105.9
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
19.66 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
634 mi
Range
404 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
