Both the Golf GTI and 128ti are FWD hot hatches that offer similar performance
The BMW 128ti is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder delivering 261 hp
The BMW 1M punches out 335 hp and has a six-speed manual transmission driving the rear wheels
The 261 HP, front-wheel drive 128ti is BMW’s entry into the compact hatch segment
The UK-spec BMW 128ti is a tad cheaper than the Golf GTI at £33,320
The BMW 1M Coupe has a 335 hp twin-turbo inline -six, a manual ‘box and RWD
All three are evenly matched on paper, but which one’s quicker?
The Aussie-spec BMW 128ti is 20 HP down on its European counterpart
Dahler has given the BMW M135i’s turbo four an extra 41 HP over the stock item
The 2021 BMW 128ti delivers 261 hp through the front wheels
Among others, the BMW 5-Series is now offered in five hybrid forms in Europe
The new 128ti will be the first BMW hot hatch with front-wheel-drive
Tuner AC Schnitzer is offering both visual and mechanical upgrades for the BMW 1-Series
This British-built customized BMW M140i features genuine M2 parts and a really dynamic stance
Even the standard M135i is fast, so you can imagine with 2.5 times the power
Harris took a break from driving supercars to tell us what he thinks about affordable new cars
The new Audi A3 Sedan competes with the Mercedes A-Class Sedan, but can make a CLA and BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe rival too
The old BMW M140i is RWD and more powerful, but the new M135i has all the latest tech on its side