The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

€ 27,700
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 31,900
 VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 118d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 cm shorter, 5.1 cm narrower and 6.1 cm lower than the VW e-Golf.
BMW 118d
VW e-Golf
1421
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
1748
1934
1482
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
1799
2027
1748 mm
Width
1799 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
2660
4239
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
2629
4270
4239 mm
Length
4270 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2629 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW e-Golf
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2020 kg
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
205 kg
12.69 %
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

General

BMW 118d
VW e-Golf
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
BMW 118d
141 bhp
134 bhp
VW e-Golf
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
290 NM
at 0 rpm
BMW 118d
300 NM
290 NM
VW e-Golf

Performance

BMW 118d
VW e-Golf
130 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
10 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
10 kg/bhp
12.05 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
53 mpg  ( 60 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽  ( 188 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 118d
60 MPGe
188 MPGe
VW e-Golf
42 mpg
city
No data
No data
motorway
No data
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
598 mi
Range
170 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
170 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
43 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW e-Golf
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1231 L