The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 25,100
€ 27,500
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 7.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
68.9 in
Width
69.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.3 in
Height
63.8 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
165.5
166.4 in
Length
165.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.95 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
E87
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 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 Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
398 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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 Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
