The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 48,900

€ 40,300

€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW M135i is 2 inches longer and 1.9 inches lower.
BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
56.5
70.8
81.9
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
105.1
170
103.4
168
170 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.63 %

General
BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
F40
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M135i
302 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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11.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.02 lb/hp
BMW M135i
11.68 lb/hp
11.02 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW M135i
35 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
457 mi
Range
464 mi
BMW M135i
457 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
127 kWh
BMW M135i
128.7 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
288 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft