The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 27,700
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 118d DPF is 0.6 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf GTI
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.8
70.3
80.6
68.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.3 in
Height
57.8 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
165.9
166.4 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf GTI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.59 %
General
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
120 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
207 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf GTI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
25.44 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
42 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW 118d DPF
555 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
115.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
