The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
€ 23,700
€ 46,400
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.6 in
103.1
167.6
105.9
170.2
167.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
642 lb
18.31 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
AU
Generation
F21
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-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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25.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.35 lb/hp
10.89 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M135i
51 mpg
city
22 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
758 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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
84.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
