The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118i 5-door (11 - 15)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,700
 BMW 118i 5-door (11 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 2.6 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 (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i 5-door (11 - 15)
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 (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint BMW 118i 5-door (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
167.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
2747 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4023 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
9.04 %
BMW 118i 5-door (11 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 118i
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
586 mi
547 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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