The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i 5-door (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (17 - 18)
€ 28,700
€ 30,400
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
105.9
170.2
103.4
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
F20
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
BMW 118i
17.98 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 118i
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
547 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 118i
547 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 118i
111.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
