The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 42,500
BMW M140i (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 M140i is 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI 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 M140i (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW M140i (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.88 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

BMW M140i
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M140i
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
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
493 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
493 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft