The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17) vs. BMW M135i (15 - 16)
€ 25,000
€ 42,200
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf 1.4 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
167.6
105.9
170.2
167.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
522 lb
15.73 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CZE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
18.89 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
598 mi
Range
404 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
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 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
