The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 32,400
BMW 118d (19 - ..) BMW 118d
€ 31,000
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 118d is 2.4 inches longer and 2.3 inches lower.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118d (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 118d (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
170 in
Length
167.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW 118d (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.03 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
F40
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-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
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
135 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 118d
57 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
49 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
636 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 118d
636 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d
84.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
196 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft