The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 28,400
€ 30,700
€ 28,400
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 slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.1
167.6
105.9
170.2
167.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.8 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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20.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.35 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 118d
47 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
739 mi
Range
734 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
739 mi
734 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
