The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
€ 46,700
€ 40,000
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 Clubsport S.
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
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 Clubsport S
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
15.78 %
General
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
F21
Generation
AU
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 M140i
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
306 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
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10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW M140i
32 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
24 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
437 mi
Range
420 mi
BMW M140i
437 mi
420 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
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).
140.2 kWh
BMW M140i
140.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
2
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data





















