The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW M140i 5-door (16 - 17)
€ 26,000
€ 43,300
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 12 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 21 cm taller than the BMW M140i.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
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 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
1471 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
54 kg
3.54 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
1KP
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
335 bhp
BMW M140i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
500 NM
BMW M140i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
▶ REPLAY
14.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.55 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
14.14 kg/bhp
4.55 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
64 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M140i
56 mpg
city
27 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
777 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW M140i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
519 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
