The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15)
€ 22,400

€ 26,200

€ 22,400
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 2.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.1
167.5
105.9
170.4
167.5 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
355 lb
11.58 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
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25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.08 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118i
40 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
634 mi
Range
577 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
577 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1149 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