The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
€ 42,500
€ 34,900
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 Performance OPF.
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 M140i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.24 %
General
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
414 mi
Range
457 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
457 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
