The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 28,400
€ 29,500
€ 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 4.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 8.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.66 %
General
BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.87 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 118i
46 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
