The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 24,100
€ 20,200
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 DPF is 1.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.3 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
165.3
166.4 in
Length
165.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.6
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.68 %
General
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.6
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
120 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
207 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.6
125 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
25.44 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
42 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 118d DPF
555 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
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).
127 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
115.2 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
