The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 47,100
 BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (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 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
2840 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
677 lb
19.25 %
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
20.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.58 lb/hp
10.92 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M135i
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M135i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft