The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 36,900
€ 42,100
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 GTE is 2.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf GTE
BMW M135i
58
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
58 in
Height
55.6 in
103.4
168.1
105.9
170.2
168.1 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
BMW M135i
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.25 %
General
VW Golf GTE
BMW M135i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
BMW M135i
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Golf GTE
BMW M135i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
1657 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
