The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 28,200
BMW 118i (19 - ..) BMW 118i
€ 23,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118i (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 118i (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
170 in
Length
165.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
BMW 118i (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.85 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

General

BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
F40
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.8 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
492 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 118i
492 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 118i
100.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft