The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 27,700
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 27,700
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 BMW 118d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTE
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
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 in
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
166.9 in
Length
168.1 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTE
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
11.83 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTE
E81
Generation
AU
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTE
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.05 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
157 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
35 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
1657 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft