The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 27,600
€ 39,900
€ 27,600
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 2.0 TDI is 12 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 21 cm taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
1476 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg
Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.6 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
316 bhp
BMW M135i
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
320 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
10.7 kg/bhp
4.75 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
35 mpg
BMW M135i
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
670 mi
Range
404 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
404 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
564 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
