The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 23,400
€ 48,900
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 6.4 cm shorter and 5.7 cm taller.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW M135i
1491
1799
2027
1434
1799
2081
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2081 mm
1491 mm
Height
1434 mm
2620
4255
2670
4319
4255 mm
Length
4319 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW M135i
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg
Weight Difference:
335 kg
20.94 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW M135i
AU
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 bhp
302 bhp
BMW M135i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW M135i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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11.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.3 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
11.71 kg/bhp
5.3 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
83 mpg
42 mpg
BMW M135i
72 mpg
city
34 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
914 mi
Range
457 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
457 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
70 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
