The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. BMW 118i (11 - 15)
€ 21,200
€ 28,200
€ 21,200
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 considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 is 12.5 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 118i
1480
1786
2048
1421
1765
1984
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2690
4324
4199 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 118i
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
8 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 118i
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 118i
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 bhp
168 bhp
BMW 118i
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
148 NM
250 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 118i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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12.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
12.52 kg/bhp
8.18 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
42 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 118i
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
510 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
547 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
127 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
545 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
