The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 21,800

€ 30,100

€ 21,800
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 1.0 TSI BMT is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
2725 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
11.1 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
F21
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CHZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
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25.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
25.23 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
647 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 1.0 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1111 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