The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 22,100
€ 34,500
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.5
70.8
81.9
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.3
105.1
170
165.3 in
Length
170 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.69 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
1K
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 118d
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
759 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
621 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
