The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 30,900
 BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 118d
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 VW e-Golf is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW e-Golf
BMW 118d
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
168.1 in
Length
170.4 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
BMW 118d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.22 %
BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

VW e-Golf
BMW 118d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

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

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
21.6 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
59 mpg  ( 66 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
66 MPGe
BMW 118d
No data
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
170 mi
Range
808 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
808 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).
82.2 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft