The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)

€ 23,500
BMW 118d (04 - 07) BMW 118d
€ 34,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
56.3
Blueprint BMW 118d (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
68.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 118d (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
103.4
168
166.4 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 118d (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.42 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)

General

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
120 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 118d
207 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
BMW 118d
25.44 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 118d
42 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
457 mi
BMW 118d
555 mi
457 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 118d
115.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft