The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 47,800
 BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW M140i
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
VW Golf R
BMW M140i
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19)
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
BMW M140i
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.54 %
BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf R
BMW M140i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
BMW M140i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i

Performance

VW Golf R
BMW M140i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
10.2 lb/hp
BMW M140i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M140i
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
437 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
437 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
BMW M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft