The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 24,100
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 118d DPF
€ 33,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.3
Blueprint BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
166.4 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.2 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
120 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
125 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
25.44 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 118d DPF
555 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
115.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft