The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 28,600
BMW 118d (11 - 15) BMW 118d
€ 19,900
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 118d (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
BMW 118d (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.72 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
F21
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.73 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 118d
53 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
734 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 118d
734 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
85.3 kWh
BMW 118d
90.4 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft