The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

€ 30,200
BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) BMW 118i
€ 31,900
 VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 118i is 1.9 inches longer and 1.9 inches lower.
BMW 118i
VW e-Golf
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
170 in
Length
168.1 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW e-Golf
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

General

BMW 118i
VW e-Golf
F40
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
VW e-Golf
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 118i
138 hp
134 hp
VW e-Golf
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

BMW 118i
VW e-Golf
132 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.28 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽  ( 157 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 118i
47 mpg
157 MPGe
VW e-Golf
37 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
522 mi
Range
170 mi
BMW 118i
522 mi
170 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
43 kWh
BMW 118i
94.8 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft