The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 30,800
€ 21,700
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 118d is 13 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1421
1765
1984
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2690
4329
2578
4199
4329 mm
Length
4199 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1264 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
231 kg
15.45 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
BMW 118d
320 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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10.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
10.1 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 118d
66 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
55 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
751 mi
Range
589 mi
BMW 118d
751 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 118d
88.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
