The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)
€ 21,900
€ 42,500
€ 21,900
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 1.6 TDI BMT is 6.9 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 8 cm taller than the BMW M140i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
1491
1799
2027
1411
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1491 mm
Height
1411 mm
2620
4255
2690
4324
4255 mm
Length
4324 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
1295 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
225 kg
14.8 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
AU
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 BMT
BMW M140i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CLH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
335 bhp
BMW M140i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
500 NM
BMW M140i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
▶ REPLAY
12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.54 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.45 kg/bhp
4.54 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
74 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M140i
61 mpg
city
27 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
818 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
545 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
