The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)

€ 34,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 42,500
 BMW M140i (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 OPF is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW M140i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i (16 - 17)
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 Performance OPF (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW M140i (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW M140i
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.58 %
BMW M140i (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW M140i
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 Performance OPF
BMW M140i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW M140i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

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12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.8 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
BMW M140i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW M140i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft