The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)

€ 30,100
BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 118i
€ 27,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

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 2.6 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
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
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
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
103.1
167.6
170.2 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.93 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CZE*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
148 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
134 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.24 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 118i
557 mi
621 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 118i
109.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 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
1102 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft