The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)

€ 41,200
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 39,900
 BMW M135i (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 41,200
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 R is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf R
BMW M135i
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
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
57.7 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint BMW M135i (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
167.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
BMW M135i
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.12 %
BMW M135i (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf R
BMW M135i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

VW Golf R
BMW M135i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
404 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft