The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)

€ 28,200
BMW 118i (19 - ..) BMW 118i
€ 42,100
 VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 118i is 2.2 inches longer and 1.2 inches lower.
BMW 118i
VW Golf R
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118i (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint BMW 118i (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
170 in
Length
167.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW Golf R
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW 118i (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.95 %
VW Golf R (17 - 18)

General

BMW 118i
VW Golf R
F40
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
VW Golf R
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118i
138 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

BMW 118i
VW Golf R
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.8 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
492 mi
Range
438 mi
BMW 118i
492 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 118i
100.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft