The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 46,700
 BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700

ⓘ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 5.6 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the BMW M140i.
VW Golf R
BMW M140i
1470
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1411
Blueprint BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1470 mm
Height
1411 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
2690
4324
4268 mm
Length
4324 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
BMW M140i
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2090 kg
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
120 kg
7.43 %
BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf R
BMW M140i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
BMW M140i
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
296 bhp
335 bhp
BMW M140i
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf R
380 NM
500 NM
BMW M140i

Performance

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

68 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

61 m
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

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5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.82 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
4.82 kg/bhp
BMW M140i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
38 mpg
BMW M140i
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
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 6b (NEFZ)
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
BMW M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L