The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 15)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 24,800
 BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW e-Golf is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW e-Golf
BMW 118i
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 15)
105.9
170.4
168.1 in
Length
170.4 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
BMW 118i
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.25 %
BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 15)

General

VW e-Golf
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
BMW 118i
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

VW e-Golf
BMW 118i
87 mph
Maximum Speed
130 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

▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
22.62 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
13.7 gal
117 mi
Range
598 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
598 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).
102.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft