The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 27,700
€ 24,100
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.9
103.1
167.6
166.9 in
Length
167.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.89 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.05 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
35 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
