The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 42,500
 BMW M140i (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW M140i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint BMW M140i (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW M140i
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.37 %
BMW M140i (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW M140i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW M140i
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW M140i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
BMW M140i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
30 mpg
BMW M140i
17 lb
city
22 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
242 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft