The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 40,300
€ 42,900
€ 40,300
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 TCR OPF is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
BMW M135i
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 TCR OPF
BMW M135i
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.91 %
General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
BMW M135i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
BMW M135i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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11.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
11.02 lb/hp
10.6 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
464 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
127 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 TCR OPF
127 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
BMW M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
