The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 32,800
BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (17 - 19) BMW 118d
€ 23,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 118d is 2.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
170.4 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.19 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
F20
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
22.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.34 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
46 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 118d
751 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 118d
88.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft