The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 24,700
€ 28,400
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 4 cm shorter, 3.8 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
1480
1786
2048
1421
1748
1934
1786 mm
Width
1748 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2660
4239
4199 mm
Length
4239 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1855 kg
Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.63 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 118d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
300 NM
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.88 kg/bhp
10.07 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
67 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 118d
60 mpg
city
42 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
814 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
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 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
