The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)

€ 36,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 39,900
 BMW M135i (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 36,000
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 Performance OPF is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW M135i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 Performance OPF
BMW M135i
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.99 %
BMW M135i (12 - 15)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW M135i
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
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

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

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
404 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
404 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 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