The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118i 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 20,800
€ 24,800
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
104.7
166.9
167.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
2681 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.91 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
E87
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 (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CHZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
140 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
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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24.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
24.82 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 118i
40 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
647 mi
Range
540 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
540 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).
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
