The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 30,200
BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) BMW 118i
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 GTI
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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 Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
170 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 118i
138 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 118i
47 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
522 mi
Range
493 mi
BMW 118i
522 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 118i
94.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft