The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 21,500
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.85 %
General
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d DPF
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
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
120 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
118 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 TDI BMT
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25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
25.44 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
42 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
833 mi
BMW 118d DPF
555 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
115.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
