The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 39,300
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 118d is 2.7 cm longer, 3.8 cm narrower and 4 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
1421
1748
1934
1461
1786
2048
1748 mm
Width
1786 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1461 mm
2660
4239
2578
4212
4239 mm
Length
4212 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
156 kg
10.12 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
E81
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 118d
141 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
BMW 118d
300 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
9.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
9.82 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 118d
63 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
52 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
704 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 118d
704 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 118d
92.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L
