The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)
€ 26,000
€ 42,500
€ 26,000
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 1.5 TSI ACT is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M140i
58.7
70.4
81.6
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.6 in
103.1
168.7
105.9
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M140i
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.49 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M140i
CD
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 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M140i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M140i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
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22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
38 mpg
city
22 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
595 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
