The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 25,100
€ 42,900
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 12.5 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 6.9 cm taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
1480
1786
2048
1411
1765
1984
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1480 mm
Height
1411 mm
2578
4199
2690
4324
4199 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
1374 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1975 kg
Weight Difference:
146 kg
9.61 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
1K
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
316 bhp
BMW M135i
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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9.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.81 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
9.96 kg/bhp
4.81 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
38 mpg
BMW M135i
46 mpg
city
27 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
712 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
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
98.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
