The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 30,700
 BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15) BMW 118d
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.66 %
BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
128 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 118d
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
734 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
734 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 TDI
113.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft