The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)

€ 24,700
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 42,500
 BMW M140i (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 4.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.3 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint BMW M140i (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
165.5 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
3320 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.93 %
BMW M140i (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
BMW M140i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft