The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 26,100
€ 32,800
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 an inch longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.8
70.3
80.6
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.87 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
E81
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.34 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
428 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
151.6 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
