BMW M2 vs Volkswagen Golf GTI Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive BMW M2 and Volkswagen Golf GTI comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
BMW M2 3.0 Petrol Petrol Turbo Automatic is priced at ₹1.02 Cr, Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L TSI is priced at ₹50.91 Lakh.
BMW M2 3.0 Petrol Petrol Turbo Automatic comes with 2993 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L TSI comes with 1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

BMW M2 vs Volkswagen Golf GTI Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	BMW M2	Volkswagen Golf GTI
Engine Capacity	2993 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	473 bhp	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

BMW M2

₹ 1.02 Cr

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Volkswagen Golf GTI

₹ 50.91 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

1.02 Cr

50.91 Lakh

EMI

₹1,89,265

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹94,005

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

Seating Capacity

4 Person

5 Person

Doors

2 Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

390 litres

380 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

52 litres

45 litres

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

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Tank Capacity

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Highway Mileage

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Range

—

Fuel Type

Petrol

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

600 Nm

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DC Fast Charging

—

Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

4, DOHC

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Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Engine Type

M Twin-Turbocharged I6

2.0L TSI (Turbocharged Stratified Injection)

Electric Motor Assist

—

Battery

—

Battery Charging

—

Electric Motor

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

473 Bhp

261 Bhp @ 5250-6500 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

4 seconds

5.9 seconds

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Alternate Fuel

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

600 Nm

370 Nm @ 1600-4500 Rpm

Max Motor Performance

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Mileage (ARAI)

10.13 kmpl

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AC Fast Charging

—

Top Speed

250 kmph

Drivetrain

RWD

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Driving Range

527 km

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Engine

2993 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

1984 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

4.1 seconds

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Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Twin Turbo

Turbocharged

City Mileage

—

Idle Start/Stop

—

Regenerative Braking

—

Acceleration

—

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1410 mm

1471 mm

Width

1854 mm

1789 mm

Ground Clearance

118 mm

136 mm

Kerb Weight

1625 kg

1454 kg

Wheelbase

2693 mm

2627 mm

Length

4461 mm

4289 mm

Length*Width*Height

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Rear Suspension

Five Link Rear Axle

Independent Suspension By Four-link Axle

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Tyre Construction

Radial - With Tube

Radial - Tubeless

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels

Spare Wheel

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Front Tyres

275 / 35 R19

225 / 40 R18

Rear Tyres

285 / 30 R20

225 / 40 R18

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Front Suspension

Double Joint Spring Strut Front Axle

Independent Suspension With McPherson Struct

Four Wheel Steering

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

5.85 metres

5.45 metres

Additional Steering Features

—

Tyres

—

Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Steering

—

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Body Kit

—

Body-coloured Bumpers

Roof-mounted Antenna

—

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Roof Rails

—

Rub-strips

—

Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Driver Seat Adjustment

14 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle: Up / Down, Backrest Bolsters: In / Out) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

12 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back)

Headrests

Front & Rear

Driver Armrest

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

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Interiors

Single Tone

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Interior Colours

Black

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Seat Upholstery

Leather

Fabric + Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

12 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back)

Split Rear Seat

60:40

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated

Front Seatback Pockets

—

Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt

—

Lane Departure Prevention

—

Child Seat Anchor Points

Puncture Repair Kit

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Seat Belt Warning

Lane Departure Warning

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Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)

Blind Spot Detection

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

High-beam Assist

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Rear Middle Head Rest

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Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

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Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

—

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

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Power Windows Position

Front Only

All

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

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Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

ORVM Colour

Dual Tone

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Door Pockets

Front

Front & Rear

Soft-close Door

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Rear Defogger

—

Scuff Plates

Metallic

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Rain-sensing Wipers

Power Windows

Front Only

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Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

One Touch Up

All

Driver

One Touch Down

All

Driver

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

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Side Window Blinds

—

Rear Wiper

—

Speakers

Infotainment Screen Size

14.9 inch

12.9 inch

Voice Command

GPS Navigation System

Internal Hard Drive

Head Unit Size

—

Gesture Control

—

Wireless Charger

AUX Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Steering-mounted controls

Touchscreen Size

14.9 inch

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Integrated (in-dash) Music System

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

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Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (Optional)

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Apple CarPlay

Optional

Wired + Wireless

Android Auto

Wired + Wireless

iPod Compatibility

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

Subwoofer

—

Tweeters

—

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

—

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

Multi-Function Display

2 Trips

Average Speed

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

—

Distance to Empty

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Tachometer

Digital

Shift Indicator

Door Ajar Warning

Instrument Cluster

Digital

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Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

—

Gear Indicator

—

Battery Warranty (In Years)

—

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

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Warranty (In Years)

—

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

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Cup Holders

Front Only

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Cooled Glovebox

—

Sunglass Holder

—

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Front & Rear (with Visual Display)

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

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Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

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12V Power Outlets

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Heater

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Manual Tilt & Telescopic

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal & Driver Door

Electronic - Internal Only

Cruise Control

Adaptive

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

Rear AC

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Single Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

Air Purifier

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

—

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Third Row AC Zone

—

Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

—

Automatic Headlamps

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Ambient Interior Count

—

Fog Lights

LED On Front

LED

Headlights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front

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Glovebox Lamp

—

Headlight Height Adjuster

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Intelligent

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

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Rear Reading Lamp

—

Cabin Lamps Position

Front

—

Reading Lamp

—

Ride Height Adjustment

—

Differential Lock

—

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Four-Wheel-Drive

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Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Hill Descent Control

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Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Brake Assist (BA)

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M2 Comparison with similar cars

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

BMW M2

✓Clean sorted, Old School Cabin
✓Excellent Powertrain
✓Best in-class driving characteristics

Volkswagen Golf GTI

✓2.0L turbocharged engine with 262 hp
✓Improved infotainment responsiveness
✓Spacious interior with ample cargo space
✓Return of physical buttons on the steering wheel

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