The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

€ 28,400
BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 118d
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
68.8
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.23 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

General

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
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 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 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.21 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft