The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 29,300
€ 22,700
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.7
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
105.9
170.4
103.1
167.5
170.4 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.89 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
F20
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.95 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 118i
42 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
35 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
577 mi
Range
818 mi
BMW 118i
577 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 118i
106.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
