The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 42,200
BMW M135i (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 33,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 42,200
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 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW M135i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI Performance
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW M135i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.84 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI Performance
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.3 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft