The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118i (11 - 15)

€ 27,700
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 28,200
 BMW 118i (11 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTI is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf GTI
BMW 118i
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
BMW 118i
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.3 %
BMW 118i (11 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI
BMW 118i
1K
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
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

VW Golf GTI
BMW 118i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 118i
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf GTI
468 mi
547 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft