The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 25,100
€ 29,700
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.7
70.4
81.6
68.9 in
Width
70.4 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.4
103.1
168.7
166.4 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.25 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
E87
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
22 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
398 mi
Range
675 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
