The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i 5-door (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 24,800
BMW 118i 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 118i
€ 32,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 118i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i 5-door (07 - 11)
68.8
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 118i 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI Performance
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 118i 5-door (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.72 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI Performance
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.11 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
540 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 118i
115.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft