The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 19,900

€ 25,100

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 118i
58.7
70.4
81.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.4 in
Width
68.9 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
56.3 in
103.1
168.7
104.7
166.4
168.7 in
Length
166.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 118i
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.98 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 118i
CD
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 118i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 118i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
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31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
398 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
398 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).
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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft