The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. BMW 118i (15 - 17)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,700
 BMW 118i (15 - 17) BMW 118i
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.81 %
BMW 118i (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
44 mpg
BMW 118i
16.7 lb
city
36 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
293 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
610 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
26.4 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft