The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 39,300
€ 25,100
€ 39,300
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 a little. The VW Golf R is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf R
BMW 118i
57.5
70.3
80.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.5 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
165.8
104.7
166.4
165.8 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
BMW 118i
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.36 %
General
VW Golf R
BMW 118i
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf R
BMW 118i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 118i
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
398 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
398 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).
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 R
159.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
