The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 42,100
€ 26,900
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf R is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf R
BMW 118i
57.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
167.8
104.7
166.9
167.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
BMW 118i
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.28 %
General
VW Golf R
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf R
BMW 118i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
438 mi
Range
499 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
