The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 27,000
€ 29,300
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 BMT is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.4 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
167.6
105.9
170.4
167.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
F20
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 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CZE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
19.07 lb/hp
22.95 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118i
38 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
577 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
577 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
