The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 118d (15 - 17)
€ 23,300
€ 28,800
€ 23,300
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
BMW 118d
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
105.9
170.4
167.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
BMW 118d
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.24 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
BMW 118d
AU
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 Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
BMW 118d
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
113 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
BMW 118d
123 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
24.68 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
city
47 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
647 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
808 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
