The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 17)
€ 23,400
€ 25,400
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
105.9
170.4
165.5 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.58 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
1KP
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.7 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
22.7 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
712 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
610 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
