The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 25,100
€ 32,500
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.3
70.8
79.8
68.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
58.3 in
104.7
166.4
103.4
168
166.4 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.55 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
E87
Generation
AU
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
398 mi
Range
493 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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 Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
