The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)

€ 23,900
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 47,400
 BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400

ⓘ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 DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (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 DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (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
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
536 lb
15.05 %
BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
1K
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M140i
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
437 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
437 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft