The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 27,100
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.4
103.1
167.5
166.4 in
Length
167.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.62 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.65 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 118i
32 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
23 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
426 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 118i
426 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 118i
138.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
