The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. BMW 118d 5-door (11 - 15)

€ 28,900
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 29,300
 BMW 118d 5-door (11 - 15) BMW 118d
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 118d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d 5-door (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 118d 5-door (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 118d
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.73 %
BMW 118d 5-door (11 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 118d
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 118d
131 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.81 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
21.81 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 118d
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
734 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
734 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft