The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. BMW 118d (15 - 17)
€ 28,200
€ 28,800
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 8.8 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
64.8
69.9
76.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
64.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.2
105.9
170.4
166.2 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.33 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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26.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26.81 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 118d
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
526 mi
Range
808 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
526 mi
808 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
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).
82.2 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1171 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
