The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)

€ 26,800
BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 118i
€ 35,800
 VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800

ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport.
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
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 (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
103.4
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %
VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)

General

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Performance

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

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22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.87 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 118i
46 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 118i
634 mi
444 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 118i
96.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft