The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18)

€ 44,400
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 45,200
 BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18) BMW M140i
€ 44,400
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 R is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
VW Golf R
BMW M140i
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.7 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18)
105.9
170.2
167.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
BMW M140i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.98 %
BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf R
BMW M140i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
BMW M140i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i

Performance

VW Golf R
BMW M140i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
BMW M140i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
BMW M140i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft