The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118i (15 - 15)
€ 33,000
€ 24,100
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 GTI Performance is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 118i
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
168
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 118i
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.85 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
F21
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 118i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
478 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
598 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 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










