The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. BMW 118i (17 - 19)

€ 19,900
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 26,300
 BMW 118i (17 - 19) BMW 118i
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 Golf 1.0 TSI is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 118i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint BMW 118i (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
168.7 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 118i
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.74 %
BMW 118i (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 118i
CD
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 118i
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 118i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
610 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
85.3 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 Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft