The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d 5-door (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 29,300
BMW 118d 5-door (11 - 15) BMW 118d
€ 32,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d 5-door (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 118d 5-door (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
170.2 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
BMW 118d 5-door (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.13 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
F20
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
132 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
21.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.81 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 118d
53 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
44 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
734 mi
Range
684 mi
BMW 118d
734 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 118d
90.4 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft