The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 22,500
€ 48,900
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 11.5 cm shorter, 4 cm narrower and 18.7 cm taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
1621
1759
1946
1434
1799
2081
1759 mm
Width
1799 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2081 mm
1621 mm
Height
1434 mm
2578
4204
2670
4319
4204 mm
Length
4319 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
1474 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg
Weight Difference:
126 kg
7.88 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
1KP
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
302 bhp
BMW M135i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
250 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
13.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.3 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
13.65 kg/bhp
5.3 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
42 mpg
BMW M135i
43 mpg
city
34 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
670 mi
Range
457 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
457 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
546 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
