The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 24,100
€ 18,100
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 1.6 cm shorter, 5.1 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1421
1748
1934
1491
1799
2027
1748 mm
Width
1799 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
2660
4239
2620
4255
4239 mm
Length
4255 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1205 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
135 kg
10.07 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
BMW 118i
141 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118i
190 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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9.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.35 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
9.5 kg/bhp
14.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
58 mpg
BMW 118i
46 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
540 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 118i
115.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
