The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 26,900
€ 17,000
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
165.3
170.4 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
12.75 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4
F20
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 118i
177 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
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22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.95 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 118i
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
577 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 118i
577 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 118i
106.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
