The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

€ 28,600
BMW 118d (11 - 15) BMW 118d
€ 24,000
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

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 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.8 T
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 118d (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.8 T
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW 118d (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

General

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.8 T
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.8 T
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

 REPLAY
21.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.73 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 118d
53 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
734 mi
Range
570 mi
BMW 118d
734 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 118d
90.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft