The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 21,900
€ 48,900
€ 21,900
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 BMT is 2.5 inches shorter and 2.2 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.8
81.9
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
167.5
105.1
170
167.5 in
Length
170 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
19.05 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
AU
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CLH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
302 hp
BMW M135i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.45 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mpg
35 mpg
BMW M135i
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
457 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
457 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 BMT
78.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
