The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,100
€ 25,600
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 2.3 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 19.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1430
1751
1933
1621
1759
1946
1751 mm
Width
1759 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1430 mm
Height
1621 mm
2660
4227
2578
4204
4227 mm
Length
4204 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1467 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
82 kg
5.59 %
General
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
E87
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
120 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
120 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
280 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
BMW 118d DPF
11.54 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
58 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
50 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
555 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 118d DPF
555 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
115.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
