The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 26,900
€ 21,600
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.9
103.1
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.94 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
E87
Generation
AU
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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21.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.5 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
85.3 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
