The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 26,100
€ 47,800
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW M140i
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.6
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
103.1
167.6
105.9
170.2
167.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW M140i
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
14.72 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW M140i
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW M140i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW M140i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
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22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
10.2 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M140i
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
647 mi
Range
437 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
437 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW M140i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1076 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
