The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. BMW 118d (19 - ..)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 32,400
 BMW 118d (19 - ..) BMW 118d
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW e-Golf is 1.9 inches shorter and 1.9 inches taller.
VW e-Golf
BMW 118d
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118d (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint BMW 118d (19 - ..)
105.1
170
168.1 in
Length
170 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
BMW 118d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.68 %
BMW 118d (19 - ..)

General

VW e-Golf
BMW 118d
AU
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
BMW 118d
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*EBS*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

VW e-Golf
BMW 118d
93 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽  ( 157 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
57 mpg  ( 64 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW e-Golf
157 MPGe
64 MPGe
BMW 118d
No data
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
170 mi
Range
636 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
636 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
43 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).
84.3 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 118d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft