The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 22,500
€ 28,400
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 13 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
4329
4199 mm
Length
4329 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
1318 kg
Kerb Weight
1390 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
72 kg
5.18 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 118i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
220 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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12.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.67 kg/bhp
10.37 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
69 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 118i
54 mpg
city
45 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
833 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
634 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
522 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
