The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d 5-door (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

€ 30,800
BMW 118d 5-door (17 - 19) BMW 118d
€ 36,900
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport.
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d 5-door (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 118d 5-door (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
103.4
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 118d 5-door (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

General

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
F20
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

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21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.23 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 118d
57 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 118d
788 mi
450 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 118d
84.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft