The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI (17 - 18) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
€ 30,400
€ 46,400
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400
ⓘ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 VW Golf GTI is 5.6 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 7.1 cm taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf GTI
BMW M135i
1482
1799
2027
1411
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1482 mm
Height
1411 mm
2626
4268
2690
4324
4268 mm
Length
4324 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
BMW M135i
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2065 kg
Weight Difference:
226 kg
14.21 %
General
VW Golf GTI
BMW M135i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
BMW M135i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 bhp
322 bhp
BMW M135i
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf GTI
350 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Golf GTI
BMW M135i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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6.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.01 kg/bhp
4.94 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI
44 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M135i
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
485 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
486 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
