The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 47,800
€ 40,300
€ 47,800
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 slightly. The BMW M140i is 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI TCR OPF.
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI TCR 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 TCR OPF
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.75 %
General
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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10.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.02 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.2 lb/hp
11.02 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW M140i
32 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
437 mi
Range
464 mi
BMW M140i
437 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 M140i
140.2 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
319 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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
