The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (17 - 18) vs. BMW M135i (15 - 16)

€ 32,400
VW Golf GTD (17 - 18) VW Golf GTD
€ 42,200
 BMW M135i (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 32,400
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 GTD is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf GTD
BMW M135i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i (15 - 16)
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 GTD (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW M135i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
BMW M135i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf GTD (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
BMW M135i (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf GTD
BMW M135i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTD
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

VW Golf GTD
BMW M135i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf GTD
53 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
404 mi
VW Golf GTD
706 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 GTD
90.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft