The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 28,200
€ 23,900
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 4.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.5
170.2 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.88 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
F21
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.04 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 118i
40 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 118i
547 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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
111.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
