The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 43,200
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 48,900
 BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW M135i
€ 43,200
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 R is 2.2 inches shorter and 1.2 inches taller.
VW Golf R
BMW M135i
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
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
57.7 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
167.8 in
Length
170 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
BMW M135i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.93 %
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf R
BMW M135i
AU
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
302 hp
BMW M135i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 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
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
35 mpg
BMW M135i
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
457 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
457 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
BMW M135i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft