The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15)
€ 27,900
€ 26,200
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 10.8 cm shorter, 1.1 cm wider and 22.4 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
1645
1776
1946
1421
1765
1984
1776 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1645 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4221
2690
4329
4221 mm
Length
4329 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1390 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.44 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 118i
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1350 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
220 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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9.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.37 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
9.3 kg/bhp
10.37 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 118i
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
503 mi
Range
577 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
577 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
128.7 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
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
510 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
