The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (15 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 24,100
€ 26,100
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 118i is 2.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
105.9
170.4
103.1
167.6
170.4 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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22.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.62 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
34 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 118i
598 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 118i
102.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
