The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 30,600
€ 23,700
€ 30,600
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 slightly. The BMW 118d is 6.9 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1421
1765
1984
1491
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
2690
4324
2620
4255
4324 mm
Length
4255 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1313 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
172 kg
11.58 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual 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
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 118d
141 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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10.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
10.53 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
72 mpg
BMW 118d
59 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
61 mpg
No data
motorway
81 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
673 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 118d
673 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 118d
98.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
547 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
