The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118i 5-door (11 - 15)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 28,700
 BMW 118i 5-door (11 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 22,200
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 considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i 5-door (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW 118i 5-door (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4023 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.07 %
BMW 118i 5-door (11 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
1K
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 118i
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
547 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft