The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
€ 32,000
€ 34,900
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
105.9
170.4
103.4
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.67 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Performance 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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22.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.27 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
46 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
751 mi
Range
457 mi
BMW 118d
751 mi
457 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 118d
88.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
