The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,100
 BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 118i
€ 22,800
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 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
105.9
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.78 %
BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
20.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.25 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1129 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