The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 42,900
€ 45,300
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW M135i
VW Golf R
55.6
69.5
78.1
57.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.6 in
Height
57.7 in
105.9
170.2
103.4
167.8
170.2 in
Length
167.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
VW Golf R
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.98 %
General
BMW M135i
VW Golf R
F20
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
VW Golf R
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
BMW M135i
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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10.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.6 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW M135i
31 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
431 mi
Range
475 mi
BMW M135i
431 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
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).
136.5 kWh
BMW M135i
142.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
