The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,100
€ 44,100
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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 3.6 cm shorter, 4.8 cm narrower and 3.5 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf R
1430
1751
1933
1465
1799
2027
1751 mm
Width
1799 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1430 mm
Height
1465 mm
2660
4227
2626
4263
4227 mm
Length
4263 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf R
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
120 kg
7.97 %
General
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf R
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
120 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
120 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
280 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf R
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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11.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
BMW 118d DPF
11.54 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
50 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf R
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
555 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 118d DPF
555 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
115.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
150 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
