The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 30,100
BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 118i
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.73 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.24 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 118i
557 mi
795 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 118i
109.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft