The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 30,900
BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 118d
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 118d is 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.51 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
132 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

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21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.6 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
59 mpg  ( 66 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 118d
66 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
50 mpg
city
15.6 lb
No data
highway
10.3 lb
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
808 mi
Range
302 mi
BMW 118d
808 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
25.6 kWh
BMW 118d
82.2 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft