The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

€ 30,900
BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 118d
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
170.4 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

General

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.6 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 118d
59 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
808 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 118d
808 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 118d
82.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft