The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d xDrive (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 30,800
BMW 118d xDrive (15 - 17) BMW 118d
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
170.4 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
BMW 118d xDrive (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.38 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
22.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.27 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
46 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 118d
751 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 118d
88.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft