The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW M135i (15 - 16)
€ 43,200
€ 42,200
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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
70.8
79.8
55.6
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
103.4
167.8
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
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
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

7-speed dual clutch 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
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
322 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
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
495 mi
Range
404 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
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
130.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft










