The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 30,700
BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15) BMW 118d
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 is 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.62 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
104 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
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.21 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 118d
53 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
734 mi
Range
814 mi
BMW 118d
734 mi
814 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 118d
90.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft