The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 34,900
€ 26,900
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW e-Golf is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW e-Golf
BMW 118i
58
70.8
79.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58 in
Height
55.9 in
103.5
168.1
104.7
166.9
168.1 in
Length
166.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
BMW 118i
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.25 %
General
VW e-Golf
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
BMW 118i
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW e-Golf
BMW 118i
87 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
21.5 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
36 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
36 mpg
BMW 118i
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
117 mi
Range
499 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
499 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).
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).
125 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
