The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 30,200
€ 24,500
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 2 inches longer and 1.9 inches lower.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56.5
70.8
81.9
58.3
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
105.1
170
103.1
168
170 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.59 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
F40
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 118i
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.28 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 118i
47 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
522 mi
Range
555 mi
BMW 118i
522 mi
555 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 118i
94.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
