The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 25,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 42,100
 BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100

ⓘ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 TDI SCR is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M135i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M135i
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.92 %
BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M135i
CD
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DSU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M135i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
57 mpg
city
23 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft