The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 32,400
€ 37,400
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 118d is 10.7 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
1434
1799
2081
1461
1786
2048
1799 mm
Width
1786 mm
2081 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1434 mm
Height
1461 mm
2670
4319
2578
4212
4319 mm
Length
4212 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1521 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
46 kg
3.02 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
F40
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 118d
148 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
BMW 118d
350 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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9.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.72 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
9.97 kg/bhp
5.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 118d
69 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
59 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
636 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW 118d
636 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
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).
161.1 kWh
BMW 118d
84.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L
