The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 26,800
€ 29,800
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 118i is 4.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 8.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
64.8
69.9
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
64.8 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
166.2
170.4 in
Length
166.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.58 %
General
BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
F21
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
158 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.87 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 118i
46 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 118i
634 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 118i
96.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
