The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 34,500
€ 35,900
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 118d is 2 inches longer and 1.9 inches lower.
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.5
70.8
81.9
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
105.1
170
103.4
168
170 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Performance
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.97 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Performance
F40
Generation
AU
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 GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Performance
134 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.42 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 118d
56 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
47 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
493 mi
BMW 118d
621 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 118d
86.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
