The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. BMW 118i (04 - 07)
€ 26,500
€ 23,000
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
165.3
104.7
166.4
165.3 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.45 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.83 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
795 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
426 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft




















