The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
€ 42,100
€ 30,500
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M135i is 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI
55.6
69.5
78.1
58.3
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
105.9
170.2
103.4
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI
3340 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.84 %
General
BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
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
BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.57 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M135i
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
431 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW M135i
431 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
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
142.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
