The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 32,800
BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (17 - 19) BMW 118d
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
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 5-door (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
170.4 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
F20
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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22.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.34 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
55 mpg  ( 61 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 118d
61 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
46 mpg
city
15.6 lb
No data
highway
9.9 lb
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
751 mi
Range
256 mi
BMW 118d
751 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
24.9 kWh
BMW 118d
88.5 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft