The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 26,800
 BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 118i
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 118i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)
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 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
167.5 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 118i
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.56 %
BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 118i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 118i
52 mpg
city
37 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
634 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft