The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 26,300
€ 31,000
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 1.3 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
69.5
78.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
105.9
170.4
103.1
167.6
170.4 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.83 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 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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22.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.62 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 118i
610 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 118i
100.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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












