The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
€ 30,600

€ 37,800

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 5.6 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport.
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
1421
1765
1984
1481
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1481 mm
2690
4324
2626
4268
4324 mm
Length
4268 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.06 %

General
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 5350 rpm
BMW 118d
141 bhp
261 bhp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
BMW 118d
320 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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10.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.34 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
10.53 kg/bhp
5.34 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 118d
59 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
50 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
673 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 118d
673 mi
450 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 118d
98.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L