The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)

€ 27,400
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 49,800
 BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW M140i
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
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 BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
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 BMT
BMW M140i
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
498 lb
13.99 %
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
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
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

▶ REPLAY
22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.19 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
BMW M140i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
409 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft