The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,100
€ 27,500
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 118d DPF is 0.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 7.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
68.9 in
Width
69.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.3 in
Height
63.8 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
165.5
166.4 in
Length
165.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.6 %
General
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
E87
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
120 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
25.44 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 118d DPF
555 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
115.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
