The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)
€ 33,400
€ 42,500
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 GTI is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
VW Golf GTI
BMW M140i
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
55.6 in
103.4
168
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
BMW M140i
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.8 %
General
VW Golf GTI
BMW M140i
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
BMW M140i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i
Performance
VW Golf GTI
BMW M140i
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
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13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
493 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
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 GTI
119.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
BMW M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1067 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
