The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 21,200
€ 42,100
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 Plus 1.2 TSI is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.3 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW M135i
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.6
69.5
78.1
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
63.8 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
165.5
105.9
170.2
165.5 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW M135i
2989 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.51 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW M135i
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW M135i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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28.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28.74 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
579 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
