The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)
€ 27,900
€ 27,500
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 4.3 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
170.4
166.2 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
1KP
Generation
F20
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 gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.51 lb/hp
22.95 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 118i
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
503 mi
Range
634 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
634 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).
96.6 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
