The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,100
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118i
€ 22,500
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
68.8 in
Width
69.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
166.9 in
Length
165.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.39 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)

General

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

Engine

BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 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 4200 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
499 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft