The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
€ 30,700
€ 24,900
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 118d is 2.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
105.9
170.2
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.82 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CXX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.23 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.21 lb/hp
29.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 118d
53 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
734 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW 118d
734 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 118d
90.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
