The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 26,100
€ 25,100
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 cm longer, 4.8 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 118i
1491
1799
2027
1430
1751
1933
1799 mm
Width
1751 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1491 mm
Height
1430 mm
2620
4255
2660
4227
4255 mm
Length
4227 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 118i
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.37 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 118i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
127 bhp
at 5750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
127 bhp
BMW 118i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
180 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 118i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
10.51 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
49 mpg
city
26 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
661 mi
Range
398 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
398 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
89 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
