The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 26,100
€ 48,900
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 6.4 cm shorter and 5.7 cm taller.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW M135i
1491
1799
2027
1434
1799
2081
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2081 mm
1491 mm
Height
1434 mm
2620
4255
2670
4319
4255 mm
Length
4319 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW M135i
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg
Weight Difference:
310 kg
19.38 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW M135i
AU
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW M135i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
302 bhp
BMW M135i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW M135i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.3 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
5.3 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
42 mpg
BMW M135i
49 mpg
city
34 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
661 mi
Range
457 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
457 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
89 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
