The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 28,400
€ 21,000
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.82 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
E87
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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.21 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
818 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
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
