The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 34,500
€ 24,400
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 4.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.5
70.8
81.9
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
105.1
170
101.5
165.3
170 in
Length
165.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.57 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
F40
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.42 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 118d
56 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
570 mi
BMW 118d
621 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 118d
86.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
