The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)

€ 31,600
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 30,200
 BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) BMW 118i
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf GTI is 2 inches shorter and 1.9 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI
BMW 118i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
105.1
170
168 in
Length
170 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
BMW 118i
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %
BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf GTI
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
138 hp
BMW 118i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

VW Golf GTI
BMW 118i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 118i
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
522 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
522 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft