The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

€ 46,400
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 27,700
 VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.6 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
434 lb
12.38 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
10.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.89 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW M135i
30 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW M135i
414 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
138.2 kWh
BMW M135i
147.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft