The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 43,200
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 44,800
 BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800

ⓘ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 7.7 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 5.4 cm taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf R
BMW M135i
1465
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1411
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1465 mm
Height
1411 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4263
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
2690
4340
4263 mm
Length
4340 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
BMW M135i
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
90 kg
5.64 %
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf R
BMW M135i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
BMW M135i
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
316 bhp
BMW M135i
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i

Performance

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

64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

65 m
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
5.05 kg/bhp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M135i
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
414 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
BMW M135i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L