The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 48,900
 BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW M135i
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf GTI Performance is 2 inches shorter and 1.9 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW M135i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
168 in
Length
170 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW M135i
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
437 lb
12.39 %
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW M135i
AU
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
302 hp
BMW M135i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

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

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
35 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
457 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
457 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW M135i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft