The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

€ 30,100
BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 118i
€ 28,900
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 2.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.07 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

General

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.24 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 118i
557 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 118i
109.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft