The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 27,700
€ 29,600
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 2.6 cm longer, 3.8 cm narrower and 4.8 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI
1421
1748
1934
1469
1786
2048
1748 mm
Width
1786 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1469 mm
2660
4239
2578
4213
4239 mm
Length
4213 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.28 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI
E81
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 118d
141 bhp
207 bhp
VW Golf GTI
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
BMW 118d
300 NM
280 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
10 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.83 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
10 kg/bhp
6.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 118d
53 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
598 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
476 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
