The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 30,200
BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) BMW 118i
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 118i is 6.4 cm longer and 5.7 cm lower.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1434
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
1799
2081
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2081 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1434 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
2670
4319
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
4319 mm
Length
4255 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.53 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
F40
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
138 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 118i
138 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
220 NM
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
220 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

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

118 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.35 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
10.11 kg/bhp
9.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 118i
56 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
44 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
522 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 118i
522 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
BMW 118i
94.8 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L