The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 31,600
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 42,100
 BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf GTI
BMW M135i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic (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 DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
BMW M135i
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.58 %
BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

VW Golf GTI
BMW M135i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft