The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 24,100
€ 36,900
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf GTE
56.3
68.9
76.1
58
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 in
104.7
166.4
103.4
168.1
166.4 in
Length
168.1 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf GTE
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.39 %
General
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf GTE
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
120 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf GTE
125 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
25.44 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
157 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
42 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
31 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
555 mi
Range
1657 mi
BMW 118d DPF
555 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
115.2 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
