The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 26,900
€ 25,600
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 3.5 cm longer, 1.1 cm narrower and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1421
1748
1934
1621
1759
1946
1748 mm
Width
1759 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
2660
4239
2578
4204
4239 mm
Length
4204 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1467 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
92 kg
6.27 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
E87
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 118i
141 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
190 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
9.75 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
58 mpg
BMW 118i
43 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
499 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
