The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 31,700
€ 42,900
€ 31,700
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 Performance is 5.6 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW M135i
1481
1799
2027
1411
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1481 mm
Height
1411 mm
2626
4268
2690
4324
4268 mm
Length
4324 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW M135i
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1975 kg
Weight Difference:
138 kg
9.08 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW M135i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW M135i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
316 bhp
BMW M135i
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW M135i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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6.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.81 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
6.09 kg/bhp
4.81 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
38 mpg
BMW M135i
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
485 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 Performance
121.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
