The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)
€ 27,600
€ 42,500
€ 27,600
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 BMT is 6.6 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the BMW M140i.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
BMW M140i
1492
1799
2027
1411
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1492 mm
Height
1411 mm
2620
4258
2690
4324
4258 mm
Length
4324 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
BMW M140i
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
203 kg
13.36 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
BMW M140i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
BMW M140i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 bhp
335 bhp
BMW M140i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
500 NM
BMW M140i
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
BMW M140i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
▶ REPLAY
8.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.54 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8.9 kg/bhp
4.54 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M140i
46 mpg
city
27 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
634 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
BMW M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
493 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
