The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 39,900

€ 33,700

€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 BMW M135i is 5.6 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI Performance
1411
1765
1984
1481
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1411 mm
Height
1481 mm
2690
4324
2626
4268
4324 mm
Length
4268 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI Performance
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
98 kg
6.53 %

General
BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI Performance
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
BMW M135i
316 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M135i
450 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
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4.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
4.75 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M135i
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
404 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L