The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

€ 31,000
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (13 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 32,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (13 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
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 Steptronic 5-door (13 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
170.2 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.87 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

General

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
F20
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*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 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW 118i
557 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 118i
109.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft