The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 23,100
€ 42,100
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 M135i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
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 M135i
1299 kg
Kerb Weight
1515 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
216 kg
14.26 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 bhp
316 bhp
BMW M135i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
12.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.03 kg/bhp
4.79 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
71 mpg
38 mpg
BMW M135i
61 mpg
city
27 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
777 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
501 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
