The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 24,100
€ 32,600
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.9
103.1
167.6
166.9 in
Length
167.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.71 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
BMW 118i
20.95 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
540 mi
Range
684 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 118i
115.6 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
