The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)

€ 28,900
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 39,900
 BMW M135i (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M135i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW M135i (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M135i
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.39 %
BMW M135i (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M135i
AU
Generation
F21
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 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M135i
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
404 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1082 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