The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 23,800
€ 25,100
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 7.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.3 in
Width
68.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
63.8 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
165.5
104.7
166.4
165.5 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.95 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
1KP
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 118i
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
795 mi
Range
398 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
398 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
