The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 28,400
BMW 118i Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW 118i
€ 29,500
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

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 10.8 cm longer, 1.1 cm narrower and 22.4 cm lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1421
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (17 - 19)
1765
1984
1645
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
1776
1946
1765 mm
Width
1776 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1645 mm
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (17 - 19)
2690
4329
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
2578
4221
4329 mm
Length
4221 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1390 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
BMW 118i Steptronic (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.64 %
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)

General

BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 118i
134 bhp
104 bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
220 NM
250 NM
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
10.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.47 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
10.37 kg/bhp
14.47 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 118i
55 mpg
53 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 118i
634 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 118i
96.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L