The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 39,900
 BMW M135i (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 32,800
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 Performance is 5.6 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW M135i
1481
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1411
Blueprint BMW M135i (12 - 15)
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1481 mm
Height
1411 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint BMW M135i (12 - 15)
2690
4324
4268 mm
Length
4324 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW M135i
1402 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1955 kg
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
98 kg
6.53 %
BMW M135i (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW M135i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
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
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
316 bhp
BMW M135i
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW M135i
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

71 m
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
6.18 kg/bhp
4.75 kg/bhp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
35 mpg
BMW M135i
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
404 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
404 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
468 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L