The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 24,000

€ 44,000

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.8 T is 14.1 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 6.9 cm taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW M135i
1480
1786
2048
1411
1765
1984
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1480 mm
Height
1411 mm
2578
4199
2690
4340
4199 mm
Length
4340 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW M135i
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2045 kg

Weight Difference:
199 kg
12.52 %

General
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW M135i
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW M135i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
316 bhp
BMW M135i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW M135i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
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8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
5.03 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
47 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M135i
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
570 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
499 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L