The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15)
€ 21,400
€ 26,200
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 7.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
4329
4255 mm
Length
4329 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1390 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
161 kg
11.58 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
F21
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 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 118i
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
220 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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11.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.82 kg/bhp
10.37 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
59 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 118i
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
647 mi
Range
577 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
577 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
501 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
