The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 24,900
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,800
 BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 118i
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
167.5 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
3157 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.95 %
BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CXX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
29.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.23 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
634 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft