The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 26,100
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118i
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.5 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 Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.5 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
499 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft