The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 26,900
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 25,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
170.4 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.51 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
F20
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.95 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 118i
42 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 118i
577 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
BMW 118i
106.1 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft