The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 32,400
€ 27,300
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 118d is 6.4 cm longer and 5.7 cm lower.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1434
1799
2081
1491
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2081 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1434 mm
Height
1491 mm
2670
4319
2620
4255
4319 mm
Length
4255 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
185 kg
12.54 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
F40
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
350 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.72 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
9.97 kg/bhp
8.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 118d
69 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
59 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
636 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 118d
636 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
89 kWh
BMW 118d
84.3 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
122 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
