The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)
€ 23,900
€ 47,400
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.3 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW M140i
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 1.4 TSI
BMW M140i
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
439 lb
12.33 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW M140i
1KP
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW M140i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW M140i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
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26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M140i
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
526 mi
Range
437 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
437 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW M140i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
