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 4.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
56.5
70.8
81.9
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
105.1
170
101.5
165.3
170 in
Length
165.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.06 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
F40
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 118i
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.8 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
