The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 26,900
 BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 118i
€ 22,600
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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
313 lb
10.33 %
BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
AU
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
499 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft