The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 44,000
 BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000

ⓘ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 R is 5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf R
BMW M135i
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.5 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.9
165.8 in
Length
170.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
BMW M135i
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.34 %
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf R
BMW M135i
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
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
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

VW Golf R
BMW M135i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
11.09 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M135i
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft