The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 32,800
€ 42,100
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
105.9
170.4
103.4
167.8
170.4 in
Length
167.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.12 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
F20
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
22.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.34 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
46 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
438 mi
BMW 118d
751 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 118d
88.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
