The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 25,100
€ 25,100
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 118i is 0.6 cm longer, 2.5 cm narrower and 21.5 cm lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI.
BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
1430
1751
1933
1645
1776
1946
1751 mm
Width
1776 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1430 mm
Height
1645 mm
2660
4227
2578
4221
4227 mm
Length
4221 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1394 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
59 kg
4.23 %
General
BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
E87
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
127 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
127 bhp
104 bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
180 NM
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
BMW 118i
180 NM
175 NM
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
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10.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
10.51 kg/bhp
13.4 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
45 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
398 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
542 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L




















