The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW M135i (15 - 16)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 42,200
 BMW M135i (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i (15 - 16)
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 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW M135i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
608 lb
18.32 %
BMW M135i (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.08 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
40 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
404 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft