The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 114i 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

€ 24,600
BMW 114i 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 114i
€ 31,900
 VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 114i is 2.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
BMW 114i
VW e-Golf
55.9
Blueprint BMW 114i 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 114i 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
170.2 in
Length
168.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 114i
VW e-Golf
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 114i 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
15.48 %
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

General

BMW 114i
VW e-Golf
F20
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 114i
VW e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
101 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 114i
101 hp
134 hp
VW e-Golf
133 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 114i
133 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

BMW 114i
VW e-Golf
121 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 114i

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
29.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
BMW 114i
29.79 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 114i
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽  ( 157 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 114i
41 mpg
157 MPGe
VW e-Golf
33 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
567 mi
Range
170 mi
BMW 114i
567 mi
170 mi
VW e-Golf
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).
43 kWh
BMW 114i
108 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 114i
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft