The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118i (15 - 15)

€ 20,800
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
€ 24,100
 BMW 118i (15 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 BMT is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 15)
105.9
170.4
167.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
2681 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
11.58 %
BMW 118i (15 - 15)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CHZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
598 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft