The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 29,500
€ 30,700
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 10.3 cm shorter, 1.1 cm wider and 22.4 cm taller than the BMW 118d.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
1645
1776
1946
1421
1765
1984
1776 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1645 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4221
2690
4324
4221 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1875 kg
Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.65 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 118d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
320 NM
BMW 118d
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
110 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
14.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
14.47 kg/bhp
10.07 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
64 mpg
BMW 118d
46 mpg
city
53 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
645 mi
Range
734 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
734 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
90.4 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
525 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L


















