The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

€ 23,000
BMW 118i (04 - 07) BMW 118i
€ 27,700
 VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 118i is 0.6 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 118i (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
68.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.3 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 118i (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
166.4 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 118i (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.32 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.65 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 118i
32 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW 118i
426 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 118i
138.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft