The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 28,200
€ 25,600
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56.5
70.8
81.9
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.5 in
Height
63.8 in
105.1
170
101.5
165.5
170 in
Length
165.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.84 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
F40
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-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-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 118i
138 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.8 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
492 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 118i
492 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 118i
100.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
