The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,000
€ 25,600
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.4
103.1
167.6
166.4 in
Length
167.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.2 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.65 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 118i
32 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
426 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 118i
426 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 118i
138.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
