The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,200
€ 24,300
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 12 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 4.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1434
1799
2081
1480
1786
2048
1799 mm
Width
1786 mm
2081 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1434 mm
Height
1480 mm
2670
4319
2578
4199
4319 mm
Length
4199 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1365 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
28 kg
2.05 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
F40
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 118i
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
220 NM
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
220 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
9.89 kg/bhp
12.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 118i
53 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
40 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
492 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 118i
492 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 118i
100.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
