The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 28,200
BMW 118i (11 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 118i is 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 118i (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
BMW 118i (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
F21
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.04 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 118i
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 118i
547 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
111 kWh
BMW 118i
111.8 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft