The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 28,200
€ 27,600
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 118i is 12 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1421
1765
1984
1621
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
2690
4324
2578
4204
4324 mm
Length
4204 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1476 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
101 kg
6.84 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118i
168 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
250 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.7 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
8.18 kg/bhp
10.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 118i
48 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
547 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 118i
547 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 118i
111.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
