The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 47,400
BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 36,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 Performance OPF.
BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.77 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
F20
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M140i
32 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
493 mi
BMW M140i
437 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW M140i
140.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft