The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)

€ 40,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
€ 39,900
 BMW M135i (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900

ⓘ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 VW Golf GTI Clubsport S is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
BMW M135i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW M135i (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
BMW M135i
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.34 %
BMW M135i (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
BMW M135i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
306 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
BMW M135i
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

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9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
9.8 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
32 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
404 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
420 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
140.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft