The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 25,800
€ 39,900
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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 12 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 21 cm taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW M135i
1621
1759
1946
1411
1765
1984
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1621 mm
Height
1411 mm
2578
4204
2690
4324
4204 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW M135i
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg
Weight Difference:
62 kg
4.13 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW M135i
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW M135i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
316 bhp
BMW M135i
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW M135i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
4.75 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
35 mpg
BMW M135i
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
542 mi
Range
404 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
552 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
