BMW 335 vs. Volkswagen GTI
$43,750
$25,095
Highlights
| 2015 BMW 335 | 2014 Volkswagen GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$43,750
|
$25,095
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-6
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
|
| MPG |
20 City / 30 Hwy
|
21 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
300 hp
|
200 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2015 BMW 335 | 2014 Volkswagen GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-6
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
|
| Displacement |
3.0 L/182
|
2.0 L/121
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
300 @ 5800
|
200 @ 5100
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
300 @ 1200
|
207 @ 1700
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
20 City / 30 Hwy
|
21 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2015 BMW 335 | 2014 Volkswagen GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/45VR18
|
P225/40HR18
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/45VR18
|
P225/40HR18
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Not Available
|
Full-Size
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 8 in
|
18 X 7.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 8 in
|
18 X 7.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Not Available in
|
Full-Size in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Not Available
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2015 BMW 335 | 2014 Volkswagen GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2015 BMW 335 | 2014 Volkswagen GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
36 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2015 BMW 335 | 2014 Volkswagen GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
93 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
55 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
36 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
111 in
|
102 in
|
| Length, Overall |
183 in
|
166 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
71 in
|
70 in
|
| Height, Overall |
56 in
|
58 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
61 in
|
60 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
60 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
5 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
Not available
|
15 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
Not available
|
46 ft³
|
| Trunk Volume |
13 ft³
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2015 BMW 335 | 2014 Volkswagen GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,555 lbs
|
3,113 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
16 gal
|
15 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2015 BMW 335 | 2014 Volkswagen GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2015 BMW 335 | 2014 Volkswagen GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2015 BMW 335 | 2014 Volkswagen GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
900
|
480
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
210
|
120
|
Brakes
| 2015 BMW 335 | 2014 Volkswagen GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
12 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
11 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2015 BMW 335 or the 2014 Volkswagen GTI?
The 2014 Volkswagen GTI is more reliable than the 2015 BMW 335 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2014 GTI versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2015 335.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2015 BMW 335 or the 2014 Volkswagen GTI?
The 2014 Volkswagen GTI is more fuel efficient than the 2015 BMW 335 with 25 MPG combined versus 24 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2015 BMW 335 or the 2014 Volkswagen GTI?
The 2014 Volkswagen GTI is cheaper than the 2015 BMW 335 with a $25,095 starting MSRP versus a $43,750 starting MSRP.
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