The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118i (15 - 15)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 24,100
 BMW 118i (15 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf R
BMW 118i
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 15)
105.9
170.4
165.8 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
BMW 118i
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.77 %
BMW 118i (15 - 15)

General

VW Golf R
BMW 118i
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

VW Golf R
BMW 118i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
598 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft