BMW i8

Coupe

$147,500

Volkswagen Golf

$21,845

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BMW i8 vs Volkswagen Golf Comparison

Overview: BMW i8 vs Golf

Brand	BMW United States	Volkswagen United States
SRP*	$147,500 BMW i8 Price	$21,845 Volkswagen Golf Price
Variant	BMW i8 Coupe	Golf S
User Rating	4 BMW i8 reviews	4 Golf reviews
Fuel Type	- Cars in United States	- Cars in United States
Available Color(s)	--	--
Vehicle Type	Coupe Coupe Cars in United States	Hatchback Hatchback Cars in United States

Key Features

Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Seating Capacity	4 seats	5 seats
Power	228 hp	147 hp
Engine Displacement	-	1393 cc

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Photo Comparision

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4/5 1 reviews	4/5 1 reviews
User Review Comparison	Looks very futuristic I feel lucky enough to own such a great car with a spaceship design and robust powertrain. I never expected a sports car to handle so easily in the... Read More J Joshua 09 Jul, 2019 for BMW i8	Small sized great performing car from Volkswagen stable This car will satisfy you to the core with its sleek and somewhat unassuming look as this is available in a small stature and is of jellybean made.... Read More Matthew 09 Dec, 2019 for Volkswagen Golf

From The Experts

Things we like	Exterior design Progressive engine Excellent in-car technology Read More	Interior layout Agile handling Cargo volume Read More
Things we don't like	Substandard interior plastic quality Low practicality Uncomfortable ingress and ingress Read More	Dated infotainment display graphics Predicted reliability rating Irresponsive steering wheel Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	3	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Battery Type	Lithium-ion	--
Secondary Engine Fuel Type	Electric	--
Battery Capacity	33 Ah	--
Motor Type	AC Synchronous Electric Motor	--
Fuel Supply System	--	Direct Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio	--	10.0:1

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Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Drive Type	AWD	FWD

Performance

Power	228 hp	147 hp
Torque	320 Nm	249 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Acceleration	4.2 s	--
Secondary Engine Max Power	141 hp	--
Secondary Engine Max Torque	249 Nm Nm	--
Top Speed	155 kmph	--
Engine Displacement	--	1393 cc

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Dimensions & Capacity

Seating Capacity	4 seats	5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	42 L	50 L
Length	4696 mm	4254 mm
Ground Clearance	117 mm	137 mm
Width	2217 mm	1798 mm
Height	1290 mm	1453 mm
Wheel Base	2799 mm	2636 mm
Front Tread	1643 mm	1549 mm
Rear Tread	1722 mm	1519 mm
No Of Doors	2	5
Kerb Weight	1588 kg	1344 kg
Cargo Volume	--	646 L
Gross Weight	--	1870 kg
Front Headroom	--	975 mm
Front Legroom	--	1046 mm
Rear Headroom	--	968 mm
Rear Legroom	--	904 mm

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	20 Inch	15 Inch
Tyre Size	215/45 R20	195/65 R15
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R20	R15

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Turning Radius	--	5.4 m

Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	--	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	--	No
Rear Seat Belts	--	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	--	Yes
Rear Camera	--	Yes

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Security

Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Smart Access Card Entry	--	No
Central Locking	--	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

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Engine Details

Engine	1.5L Petrol Engine, 3 Cylinder 12 Valve 1.5L Petrol Engine, 3 Cylinder 12 Valve	1.4L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 1.4L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	No	--
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	No
Heated Seats - Rear	No	--
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	Yes	--
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	--
Foldable Rear Seat	No	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	No
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	--	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	--	No
Adjustable Seats	--	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	--	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	--	No
Automatic Headlamps	--	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	--	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	--	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	--	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	--	Yes
Bottle Holder	--	Yes
Vanity Mirror	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Navigation System	Yes	--
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen	--	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	--	Yes
Speakers Rear	--	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Washer	No	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Roof Rail	No	No
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Discs Discs
Rear Spoiler	--	Yes
Sun Roof	--	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	--	Yes

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	No
Fabric Upholstery	No	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	--
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	LED LED
Advance Safety Feature	--	Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert