The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. BMW 118i (19 - ..)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 28,200
 BMW 118i (19 - ..) BMW 118i
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118i (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW 118i (19 - ..)
105.1
170
165.3 in
Length
170 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.48 %
BMW 118i (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
1K
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
138 hp
BMW 118i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
492 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
492 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft