The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)
€ 23,500
€ 30,800
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 6.9 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
1491
1799
2027
1421
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2690
4324
4255 mm
Length
4324 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
1233 kg
Kerb Weight
1390 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg
Weight Difference:
157 kg
11.29 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 bhp
168 bhp
BMW 118i
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
200 NM
250 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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10.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
10.91 kg/bhp
8.27 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
64 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 118i
52 mpg
city
38 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
706 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
