The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 26,300
€ 30,100
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 8.8 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
64.8
69.9
76.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
64.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.2
105.9
170.2
166.2 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.28 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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26.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26.4 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
510 mi
Range
557 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
510 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
127 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).
109.9 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
127 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
