The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)

€ 33,400
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI
€ 27,500
 BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 118i
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf GTI
BMW 118i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
BMW 118i
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.65 %
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

VW Golf GTI
BMW 118i
154 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 118i
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
634 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 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