The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 30,600
BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15) BMW 118d
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 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 2.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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 xDrive (13 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
520 lb
15.88 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
BMW 118d
23.22 lb/hp
22.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 118d
49 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
673 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 118d
673 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 118d
98.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft