The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 24,000
€ 26,900
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 118i
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
104.7
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 118i
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.14 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 118i
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 118i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
570 mi
Range
499 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
