2018 BMW i3 vs. 2018 Volkswagen Golf R

Two Hatchbacks with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the horsepower, fuel economy, market segment, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, which is $4,665 less than the base MSRP of the 2018 BMW i3. Also, the 2018 Golf R has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2018 i3 gets 63.3 more mpg. In addition, comparing the dimensions we see that the i3 is slightly smaller, although it's taller than the Golf R. And then, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the Volkswagen Golf R seats one more the BMW i3. Among similarities is the body structure.