The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 24,100
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 118d DPF
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 118d DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 cm shorter, 4.8 cm narrower and 5.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1430
Blueprint BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
1751
1933
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1751 mm
Width
1799 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1430 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
2660
4227
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
2620
4268
4227 mm
Length
4268 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.08 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
120 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
120 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
280 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
125 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

139 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

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11.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.7 kg/bhp
BMW 118d DPF
11.54 kg/bhp
10.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
50 mpg  ( 56 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 118d DPF
56 MPGe
9 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
7.1 kg
No data
motorway
4.7 kg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 kg
555 mi
Range
302 mi
BMW 118d DPF
555 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
25.6 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
115.2 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
150 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L