The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 30,900
€ 42,900
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTI is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf GTI
BMW M135i
57.8
70.3
80.6
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.8 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
165.9
105.9
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
BMW M135i
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.82 %
General
VW Golf GTI
BMW M135i
1K
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Golf GTI
BMW M135i
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
10.6 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
422 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Golf GTI
422 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 GTI
153.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
BMW M135i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
