The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 27,000
€ 42,100
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 M135i.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M135i
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 M135i
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.56 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M135i
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M135i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
647 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
