The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 30,200
BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) BMW 118i
€ 21,800
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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 4.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
170 in
Length
165.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.87 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

General

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
F40
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
BMW 118i
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 118i
47 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
522 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 118i
522 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 118i
94.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft