The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18)
€ 22,100
€ 45,200
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI is 12.5 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 6.9 cm taller than the BMW M140i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW M140i
1480
1786
2048
1411
1765
1984
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1480 mm
Height
1411 mm
2578
4199
2690
4324
4199 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW M140i
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
206 kg
13.55 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW M140i
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW M140i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
335 bhp
BMW M140i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
500 NM
BMW M140i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW M140i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
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12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.54 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.63 kg/bhp
4.54 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M140i
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
759 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
556 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
