The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)
€ 28,200

€ 33,600

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTD
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
105.9
170.2
103.4
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTD
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.88 %

General
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTD
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTD
140 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
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18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.04 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 118i
40 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
31 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
547 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 118i
547 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 118i
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft