The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 28,600
€ 21,400
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 12 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1421
1765
1984
1621
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
2690
4324
2578
4204
4324 mm
Length
4204 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1390 kg
Kerb Weight
1399 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.64 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 118d
141 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
320 NM
160 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
9.86 kg/bhp
16.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 118d
64 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
52 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
734 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 118d
734 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 118d
90.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
581 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
