The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 24,100
€ 33,900
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.3
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.7
166.9
103.4
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI Performance
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.4 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI Performance
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
BMW 118i
20.95 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
540 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 118i
115.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
