The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)

€ 32,400
BMW 118d (19 - ..) BMW 118d
€ 31,300
 VW Golf GTI (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 118d is 2 inches longer and 1.9 inches lower.
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118d (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 118d (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)
103.4
168
170 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 118d (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.53 %
VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)

General

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI
F40
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.97 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 118d
57 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
49 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
636 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 118d
636 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 118d
84.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft