Golf TGI vs 118I Xdrive
Volkswagen · BMW
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
130 hp
136 hp
0–100 km/h
8.8s
8.9s
Top speed
220 km/h
211 km/h
Engine
1.5L I4 CNG
I3
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
200 Nm
250 Nm
Price
$30,000
$34,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Golf TGI
118I Xdrive
100 m
7.484s
7.495s
1/8 mile
11.003s
11.039s
1/4 mile
16.407s
16.504s
1 km
28.898s
29.238s
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 Golf TGI or the 118I Xdrive?
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 Golf TGI vs the 118I Xdrive?
The Golf TGI hits 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds, while the 118I Xdrive does it in 8.9 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Golf TGI produces 130 hp; the 118I Xdrive produces 136 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Golf TGI tops out at 220 km/h, and the 118I Xdrive reaches 211 km/h.
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