The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 24,100
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 118d DPF
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
68.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
166.4 in
Length
167.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.91 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

BMW 118d DPF
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
120 hp
108 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
121 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
25.44 lb/hp
26.88 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
60 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
42 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 118d DPF
555 mi
797 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
115.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 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
1109 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft