The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

€ 30,300
BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 24,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
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 Steptronic (13 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
170.2 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.51 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

General

BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
138 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.24 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
32 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 118i
557 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 118i
109.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft