The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 29,300
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) BMW 118i
€ 44,400
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 118i
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
170.4 in
Length
167.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW Golf R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

General

BMW 118i
VW Golf R
F20
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
VW Golf R
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 118i
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

BMW 118i
VW Golf R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.95 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 118i
42 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 118i
577 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 118i
106.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
267 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft