The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 49,800
 BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW M140i
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800

ⓘ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 OPF is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW M140i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
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 GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW M140i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.53 %
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW M140i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW M140i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW M140i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

▶ REPLAY
13.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
13.17 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
BMW M140i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
409 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft