The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 23,500
€ 31,000
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.4
103.1
167.6
166.4 in
Length
167.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.14 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118d
120 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
125 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
BMW 118d
25.44 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 118d
42 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
555 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 118d
555 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d
115.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
