The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. BMW 118i (19 - ..)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 28,200
 BMW 118i (19 - ..) BMW 118i
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW e-Golf is 1.9 inches shorter and 1.5 inches taller.
VW e-Golf
BMW 118i
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118i (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint BMW 118i (19 - ..)
105.1
170
168.1 in
Length
170 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
BMW 118i
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.88 %
BMW 118i (19 - ..)

General

VW e-Golf
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
BMW 118i
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
138 hp
BMW 118i
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

VW e-Golf
BMW 118i
87 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
44 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
44 mpg
BMW 118i
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
117 mi
Range
492 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
492 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
100.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft