The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 27,700
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
68.8 in
Width
70.4 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.84 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
E81
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.05 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
35 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
608 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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).
87.2 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft