118I Xdrive vs Golf TGI
BMW · Volkswagen
1/4 Mile winner
Golf TGI
Beats the 118I Xdrive by 0.10s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Golf TGI beats the 118I Xdrive by a hair, finishing 0.10 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Golf TGI thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
136 hp
130 hp
0–100 km/h
8.9s
8.8s
Top speed
211 km/h
220 km/h
Engine
I3
1.5L I4 CNG
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
250 Nm
200 Nm
Price
$34,000
$30,000
Simulated race times
Distance
118I Xdrive
Golf TGI
100 m
7.495s
7.484s
1/8 mile
11.039s
11.003s
1/4 mile
16.504s
16.407s
1 km
29.238s
28.898s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Golf TGI is $30,000 vs $34,000 for the 118I Xdrive — a $4,000 gap. Top speed: Golf TGI runs to 220 km/h, 9 km/h higher than 118I Xdrive.
FAQ
Which is faster, the 118I Xdrive or the Golf TGI?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Golf TGI is faster, beating the 118I Xdrive by 0.10 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 118I Xdrive vs the Golf TGI?
The 118I Xdrive hits 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds, while the Golf TGI does it in 8.8 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 118I Xdrive produces 136 hp; the Golf TGI produces 130 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 118I Xdrive tops out at 211 km/h, and the Golf TGI reaches 220 km/h.
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