The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,700
 BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 cm longer, 5.1 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 118d
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
1748
1934
1799 mm
Width
1748 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1482 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
2620
4268
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
2660
4239
4268 mm
Length
4239 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 118d
1336 kg
Kerb Weight
1410 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1845 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
74 kg
5.25 %
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 118d
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 118d
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 118d
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
300 NM
BMW 118d

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 118d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

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12.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.37 kg/bhp
10 kg/bhp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
53 mpg  ( 60 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
60 MPGe
BMW 118d
7.1 kg
city
42 mpg
5 kg
motorway
No data
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
249 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
249 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
95 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
534 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L