The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 30,100
€ 23,700
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 2.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
105.9
170.2
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.78 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.25 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.24 lb/hp
20.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
557 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 118i
557 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 118i
109.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
