The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 24,300
€ 30,100
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 is 12.5 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
BMW 118i
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1390 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg
Weight Difference:
53 kg
3.81 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
1K
Generation
F21
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
168 bhp
BMW 118i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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12.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.86 kg/bhp
8.27 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 118i
50 mpg
city
38 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
727 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
553 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
