The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15)
€ 20,600
€ 30,600
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 Golf 1.2 TSI is 12.5 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d
1480
1786
2048
1421
1765
1984
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2690
4324
4199 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
225 kg
15.15 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 118d
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
320 NM
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
15 kg/bhp
10.53 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 118d
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
589 mi
Range
673 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
673 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
550 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
