The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 45,200
 BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i 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 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
167.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.44 %
BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
AU
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 BMT
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
20.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.35 lb/hp
10.44 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
47 mpg
city
23 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
739 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 BMT
86.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M135i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 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