The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 30,900
 BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 118d
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 6.1 cm shorter, 3.4 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 (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1482 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
2620
4268
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
2690
4329
4268 mm
Length
4329 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 118d
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1940 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
133 kg
9.17 %
BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 118d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 118d
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
320 NM
BMW 118d

Performance

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

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 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
71 mpg  ( 79 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
8 MPGe
79 MPGe
BMW 118d
7.7 kg
city
60 mpg
4.8 kg
motorway
No data
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
242 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
808 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
533 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L