The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. BMW 118d (11 - 15)
€ 21,900
€ 28,600
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.1
167.5
105.9
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.82 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CLH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.45 lb/hp
21.73 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 118d
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
818 mi
Range
734 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
734 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
