The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 31,500
 BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15) BMW 118d
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 118d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 118d
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.02 %
BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 118d
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 118d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 118d
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
734 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
575 mi
734 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
102.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft