The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 28,600
BMW 118d (11 - 15) BMW 118d
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
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 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW 118d (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.11 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
F21
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
132 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
21.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.73 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 118d
53 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
44 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
734 mi
Range
839 mi
BMW 118d
734 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 118d
90.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft