The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 31,300
BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (13 - 15) BMW 118d
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 12 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1421
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (13 - 15)
1765
1984
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (13 - 15)
2690
4324
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4324 mm
Length
4204 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1476 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2040 kg
BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
14 kg
0.94 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
F20
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118d
141 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
320 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.7 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
10.57 kg/bhp
10.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 118d
59 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
673 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 118d
673 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 118d
98.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L