The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 32,800
€ 22,500
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
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
105.9
170.4
101.5
165.3
170.4 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
12.13 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
F20
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.34 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
833 mi
BMW 118d
751 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 118d
88.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
