The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d 5-door (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)

€ 29,300
BMW 118d 5-door (11 - 15) BMW 118d
€ 31,400
 VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTD
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d 5-door (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 118d 5-door (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTD
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
BMW 118d 5-door (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.16 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)

General

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTD
F20
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTD
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
21.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.81 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 118d
53 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
734 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 118d
734 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
111 kWh
BMW 118d
90.4 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft