The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 28,800
€ 18,400
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
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
105.9
170.4
101.5
165.3
170.4 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
13.75 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.23 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 118d
59 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
47 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
808 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 118d
808 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 118d
82.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft

















