The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. BMW M135i (15 - 16)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 42,200
 BMW M135i (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 25,600
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW M135i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint BMW M135i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
167.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW M135i
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.96 %
BMW M135i (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW M135i
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
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW M135i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
22.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
22.56 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
47 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
404 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
621 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
94.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 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