The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 23,000
€ 19,800
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 118i is 0.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 7.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
68.9 in
Width
69.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.3 in
Height
63.8 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
165.5
166.4 in
Length
165.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.2 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
E87
Generation
1KP
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.65 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 118i
32 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
426 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 118i
426 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
BMW 118i
138.2 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
