The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
€ 25,600
€ 22,500
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 118d is 3.5 cm longer, 1.1 cm narrower and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1421
1748
1934
1621
1759
1946
1748 mm
Width
1759 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
2660
4239
2578
4204
4239 mm
Length
4204 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1474 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
89 kg
6.04 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118d
141 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
300 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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9.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.65 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
9.82 kg/bhp
13.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 118d
63 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
704 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 118d
704 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 118d
92.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
546 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L





















