The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. BMW 118i 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 28,300
€ 27,200
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
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
167.5
105.9
170.4
167.5 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.76 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.58 lb/hp
22.7 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
727 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
547 mi
BMW 118i
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
