The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 31,800

€ 27,700

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 8.8 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
64.8
69.9
76.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.9 in
Width
68.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
64.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.2
104.7
166.9
166.2 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.37 %

General
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
1KP
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
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24.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
24.59 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
589 mi
Range
598 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
589 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft