The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 27,700
€ 29,400
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 118d is 1.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55.9
68.8
76.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
68.8 in
Width
69.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.5
166.9 in
Length
165.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.07 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.05 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft

















