The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)

€ 28,900
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 42,500
 BMW M140i (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 M140i.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M140i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i (16 - 17)
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 M140i (16 - 17)
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 M140i
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.69 %
BMW M140i (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M140i
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 M140i
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
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M140i
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
BMW M140i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft