The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 18,100
€ 24,100
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 118d DPF.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118d DPF
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
56.3 in
103.1
167.5
104.7
166.4
167.5 in
Length
166.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118d DPF
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
13 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118d DPF
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d DPF
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118d DPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
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31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 118d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
