The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. BMW 118i (19 - ..)
€ 23,700
€ 28,200
€ 23,700
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 slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 6.4 cm shorter and 5.7 cm taller.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
1491
1799
2027
1434
1799
2081
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2081 mm
1491 mm
Height
1434 mm
2620
4255
2670
4319
4255 mm
Length
4319 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1365 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.19 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*CLH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
138 bhp
BMW 118i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1480 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
220 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
13.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
13.56 kg/bhp
9.89 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
63 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 118i
51 mpg
city
40 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 L
759 mi
Range
492 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
492 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
