The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. BMW M135i 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 24,900
€ 40,600
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600
ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.1 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
167.5
105.9
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
3157 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.85 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*CXX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
316 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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29.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.5 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.23 lb/hp
10.5 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
712 mi
Range
404 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
