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 1.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf R
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.7
70.8
79.8
68.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
104.7
166.4
103.4
167.8
166.4 in
Length
167.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf R
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.99 %
General
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf R
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
120 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
25.44 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
42 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
