The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 118i (04 - 07)
€ 25,800
€ 23,000
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is 2.3 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 19.1 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
1621
1759
1946
1430
1751
1933
1759 mm
Width
1751 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1621 mm
Height
1430 mm
2578
4204
2660
4227
4204 mm
Length
4227 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
133 kg
9.25 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
1KP
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
127 bhp
at 5750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
127 bhp
BMW 118i
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
180 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.28 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
10.28 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 118i
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
542 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
426 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).
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
552 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
