The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 28,300
€ 26,100
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 cm longer, 5.1 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
1491
1799
2027
1421
1748
1934
1799 mm
Width
1748 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2660
4239
4255 mm
Length
4239 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
1449 kg
Kerb Weight
1365 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
84 kg
5.8 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 118i
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
190 NM
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
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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9.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.68 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
9.79 kg/bhp
9.68 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 118i
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
727 mi
Range
499 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
499 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
491 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
