The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 31,400
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 118i is an inch longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTD
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.8
70.3
80.6
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTD
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.04 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTD
E81
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
BMW 118i
20.95 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
540 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
111 kWh
BMW 118i
115.6 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
