The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 32,400
BMW 118d (19 - ..) BMW 118d
€ 45,300
 VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300

ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer and 1.2 inches lower.
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118d (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 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
57.7 in
Blueprint BMW 118d (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
170 in
Length
167.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Golf R
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
BMW 118d (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.99 %
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

General

BMW 118d
VW Golf R
F40
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

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

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 118d
57 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
49 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
636 mi
Range
475 mi
BMW 118d
636 mi
475 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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 118d
84.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
196 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft