The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118i 5-door (11 - 15)
€ 25,600
€ 28,700
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 6.6 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 7.1 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
1492
1799
2027
1421
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1492 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4258
2690
4324
4258 mm
Length
4324 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
1321 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1825 kg
Weight Difference:
49 kg
3.58 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 bhp
168 bhp
BMW 118i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
11.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
11.69 kg/bhp
8.15 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
72 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 118i
69 mpg
city
37 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
797 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
547 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
