The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

€ 30,300
BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 39,400
 VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI TCR OPF.
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.42 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

General

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

Engine

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

Performance

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

▶ REPLAY
18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.24 lb/hp
10.87 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
464 mi
BMW 118i
557 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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).
127 kWh
BMW 118i
109.9 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft