The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 30,800
€ 19,600
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 4.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.5
170.2 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.51 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
F20
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.24 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
589 mi
BMW 118i
557 mi
589 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
109.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
