The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 26,400
€ 23,100
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.82 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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21.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.81 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 118d
52 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
704 mi
Range
899 mi
BMW 118d
704 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 118d
92.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
