The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 24,100
€ 30,100
€ 24,100
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 118i
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.1
167.6
105.9
170.2
167.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 118i
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.51 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 118i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
739 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
739 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 SCR
86.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft













