The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 31,300
BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (13 - 15) BMW 118d
€ 17,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500

ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (13 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (13 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
575 lb
17.5 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

General

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
F20
Generation
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
BMW 118d
23.3 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 118d
49 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
673 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 118d
673 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 118d
98.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft