The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 23,400
€ 39,900
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW M135i
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.6
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
101.5
165.3
105.9
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW M135i
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
406 lb
12.28 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW M135i
1K
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 1.4 TSI
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW M135i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
570 mi
Range
404 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
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 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
