The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15)

€ 24,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 26,900
 BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 TDI SCR is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 118i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 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 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15)
105.9
170.4
167.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 118i
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.86 %
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 118i
123 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 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
22.95 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118i
53 mpg
city
33 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
577 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
577 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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