The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 24,300
€ 34,500
€ 24,300
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 12 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 4.6 cm taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
1480
1786
2048
1434
1799
2081
1786 mm
Width
1799 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2081 mm
1480 mm
Height
1434 mm
2578
4199
2670
4319
4199 mm
Length
4319 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
168 kg
11.16 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
1K
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 118d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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12.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.17 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.86 kg/bhp
10.17 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
67 mpg
BMW 118d
50 mpg
city
56 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 L
727 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
621 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
