The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 26,200
BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
BMW 118i
VW e-Golf
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 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 in
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
170.4 in
Length
168.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW e-Golf
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.31 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

BMW 118i
VW e-Golf
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
VW e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

BMW 118i
VW e-Golf
130 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.87 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 118i
42 mpg
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
33 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
577 mi
Range
117 mi
BMW 118i
577 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
41.4 kWh
BMW 118i
106.1 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW e-Golf
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft