BMW 3 Series vs Volkswagen Golf GTI

Last Updated: September 16, 2026

Volkswagen Golf GTI price starts at Rs. 50.91 Lakh, which is Rs. 26.19 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW 3 Series, priced at Rs. 77.10 Lakh. On the performance front, the 3 Series uses a 2998cc engine producing 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm and the Golf GTI a 1984cc engine producing 261bhp@5250-6500rpm. If you're deciding between the 3 Series and Golf GTI, the 3 Series is the better pick for performance, while the Golf GTI stands out for affordability.

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3 Series vs Golf GTI Comparison Summary

Specification BMW 3 SeriesVolkswagen Golf GTI
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 77.10 LakhRs. 50.91 Lakh
Mileage 13.02 kmplNot Available
Engine 2998 cc1984 cc
Max power 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm261bhp@5250-6500rpm
Top speed 253 Km/hNot Available

3 Series vs Golf GTI Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW 3 Series M340i xDriveVolkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 TSI
Rating
43 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name BMW Volkswagen
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 77.10 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 50.91 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 1984 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm 261bhp@5250-6500rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Steptronic 7-Speed DCT
Drive Type 4WD FWD
Colors
BMW 3 Series Colors
Volkswagen Golf GTI Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 13.02 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size F225/40R19, R255/35R19 225/40 R18
Boot Space 480 Liters 380 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,49,146 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 98,481 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 3.27 Lakh 3 Series Insurance Rs. 2.26 Lakh Golf GTI Insurance
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Displacement
2998 cc
1984 cc
Engine Type
B58 Turbocharged I6
2.0L TSI
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
1984 cc
Max Power
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
261bhp@5250-6500rpm
Max Torque
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
370Nm@1600-4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Steptronic
7-Speed DCT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
1745 Kg
1454 Kg
Turbo Charger
Twin
Yes
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4.4 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
59 Liters
45 Liters
Top Speed
253 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
13.02 Kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
18
Brakes Front
ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Electrical
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.45 m
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
225/40 R18
Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Radial Tubeless

Additional Interior Features
BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite, Electrical seat adjustment for driver and passenger with memory function for drive, Floor mats in Velour, Front armrest with storage compartment, Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function, Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet, Through loading system, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Storage compartment package, Individual trim finisher in Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Sensatec combination Black, contrast stitching Blue
Not Available
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
10.25
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp
Ambient light
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
3
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
30
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
480
Not Available
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
1237 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
5
Boot Space
480 Liters
380 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-O
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Not Available
Heated,Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Tinted Glass
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Yes
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Not Available
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4709*1827*1442 mm3
4289*1789*1471 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2627 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
136 mm
No. Of Doors
4
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Launch Control Function, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Comfort access with Digital Key plus, M Sport Suspension, Variable Sport steering, intelligent 4WD with variable torque distribution, Servotronic Steering Assist, M Sport Differential
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Integration, Harman Kardon Surround Sound, Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps, Touch functionality, iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant
Immersive sound experience with seven speakers, Wired and Wireless App-Connect for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
4
Not Available
No of Speakers
16
7
Adjustable Steering
Yes
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Type-C: 4
Additional Features
Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-O
Immersive sound experience with seven speakers, Wired and Wireless App-Connect for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
Auxillary Input
Not Available
No
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Available
Compass
Yes
Not Available
Voice Controlled Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9
12.9 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
No
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
4
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Cruise Control with Braking Function, Parking Assistant( Lateral Parking, Reversing Assistant, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Automatic Start/Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency Spare Wheel, Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Three-point seat belts for all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners in the front with belt force limiters
Center Airbag
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Speed Assist System
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
implied by IDA & infotainment system
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
RSA
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
1950 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Volkswagen Golf GTI
  • Mind-blowing straight-line performance. 0-100kmph in 5.9 seconds, top speed of 250kmph!
  • Brilliant cornering ability — sharp steering, taut chassis and lots of grip.
  • Stock exhaust makes pops and crackles sounds like a sports car!
  • Ample features: 12.9” touchscreen, 10.25” driver’s display and Level 2 ADAS.
Volkswagen Golf GTI
  • Few feature misses: leatherette upholstery, front seat ventilation and powered front seats.
  • Hard, scratchy plastics used on the lower half of the dashboard and door pads feel out of place in an expensive car.

Is BMW 3 Series Better Than Volkswagen Golf GTI?

100% users have chosen BMW 3 Series over Volkswagen Golf GTI in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 60 users have also rated BMW 3 Series and Volkswagen Golf GTI on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences BMW 3 Series is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and maintenance in your car. But Volkswagen Golf GTI is better on the grounds of performance, comfort and safety.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Golf GTI 3 Series
Mileage 4.4 2.0
Performance 4.7 5.0
Comfort 4.7 5.0
Maintenance 3.8 2.5
Safety 4.7 5.0
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Which car is best between BMW 3 Series vs Volkswagen Golf GTI?
As per the users experiences BMW 3 Series is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and maintenance in your car. But Volkswagen Golf GTI is better on the grounds of performance, comfort and safety.
Which car is cheaper BMW 3 Series vs Volkswagen Golf GTI?
The Volkswagen Golf GTI is cheaper than BMW 3 Series by ₹26.19 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW 3 Series vs Volkswagen Golf GTI?
For the M340i xDrive version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series produces 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm of power and 500Nm@1900-5000rpm of torque. Whereas for the 2.0 TSI version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Golf GTI produces 261bhp@5250-6500rpm of power and 370Nm@1600-4500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW 3 Series has better performance.

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