The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. BMW 114i (12 - 15)
€ 20,600
€ 24,900
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 114i.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 114i
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
105.9
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 114i
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.05 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 114i
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 114i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
101 hp
BMW 114i
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 114i
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 114i
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 114i
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33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
BMW 114i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 114i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 114i
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
589 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
567 mi
BMW 114i
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 114i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 114i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
