BMW 328 vs. Volkswagen GTI Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The GTI is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the BMW 328. When it comes to gas mileage, the Volkswagen GTI has the BMW 328 beat. The BMW 328 is tremendously pricier than the Volkswagen as far as MSRP.

Utility
The GTI will definitely prove more convenient than the BMW 328 for those of you with frequent child-cargo. There's no clear winner between the Volkswagen and the BMW 328 with respect to transporting cargo.

Convenience
You definitely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the BMW 328 than with the GTI, because both offer similar ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Volkswagen GTI offers a bit more head room than the BMW 328, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Volkswagen make it significantly roomier for your passengers than the 328.

Dimensions
The Volkswagen GTI's tank is about the same size as the BMW 328's, though the BMW 328's is slightly larger. The GTI and the BMW 328 compete for the same parking spaces. The Volkswagen GTI's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a nimbler feel in daily traffic than the BMW.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the GTI and the BMW 328 likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The BMW 328 has a more massive engine than the Volkswagen GTI. Keep in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Volkswagen GTI isn't much more powerful than the 328.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the GTI isn't quite as generous as the BMW 328's.