The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 42,500
 BMW M140i (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 26,500
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 considerably. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW M140i (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.01 %
BMW M140i (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
1K
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 TDI
BMW M140i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 TDI
113.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft