The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 30,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 26,100
 BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118i
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTI Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 118i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 118i
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.21 %
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
E81
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 118i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
499 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft