The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 114i (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 24,900
€ 24,000
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 114i is 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
BMW 114i
VW Golf 1.8 T
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 114i
VW Golf 1.8 T
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.5 %
General
BMW 114i
VW Golf 1.8 T
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 114i
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 114i
101 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
133 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 114i
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
BMW 114i
VW Golf 1.8 T
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 114i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
BMW 114i
29.9 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 114i
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 114i
41 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
567 mi
Range
570 mi
BMW 114i
567 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
108 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
113.6 kWh
BMW 114i
108 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 114i
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
