The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 41,200
€ 30,100
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 R is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf R
BMW 118i
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
167.8
105.9
170.2
167.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
BMW 118i
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.27 %
General
VW Golf R
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf R
BMW 118i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
438 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
