The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 118i (19 - ..)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 28,200
 BMW 118i (19 - ..) BMW 118i
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf R is 2 inches shorter and 1.4 inches taller.
VW Golf R
BMW 118i
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118i (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 118i (19 - ..)
105.1
170
168 in
Length
170 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
BMW 118i
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.71 %
BMW 118i (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf R
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-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-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
138 hp
BMW 118i
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

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

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
492 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
492 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft