The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 42,900
 BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 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 4.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.61 %
BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
1K
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
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

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
10.6 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 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