The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
€ 26,400

€ 25,500

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.08 %

General
BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.81 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 118d
52 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
704 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 118d
704 mi
795 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 118d
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft