The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d 5-door (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 29,300
€ 45,300
€ 29,300
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 slightly. The BMW 118d is 6.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
1421
1765
1984
1465
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1465 mm
2690
4324
2626
4263
4324 mm
Length
4263 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.31 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
F20
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118d
141 bhp
297 bhp
VW Golf R
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 118d
320 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.07 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
9.89 kg/bhp
5.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 118d
64 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf R
52 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
734 mi
Range
475 mi
BMW 118d
734 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
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).
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
90.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
