The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 25,600
BMW 118d (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 44,100
 VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100

ⓘ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 2.4 cm shorter, 5.1 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
1421
Blueprint BMW 118d (07 - 12)
1748
1934
1465
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1748 mm
Width
1799 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint BMW 118d (07 - 12)
2660
4239
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4263
4239 mm
Length
4263 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Golf R
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
BMW 118d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
120 kg
7.97 %
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

General

BMW 118d
VW Golf R
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118d
141 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 118d
300 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Golf R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
9.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
9.82 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 118d
63 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf R
52 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
704 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 118d
704 mi
495 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 118d
92.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L