The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 18,100
€ 26,100
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 cm longer, 5.1 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
1491
1799
2027
1421
1748
1934
1799 mm
Width
1748 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2660
4239
4255 mm
Length
4239 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
1205 kg
Kerb Weight
1365 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
160 kg
11.72 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 118i
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
160 NM
190 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
14.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.68 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
14.35 kg/bhp
9.68 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 118i
48 mpg
city
32 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
634 mi
Range
499 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
515 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
