The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW 118i 5-door (11 - 15)
€ 28,300
€ 28,700
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 BMT is 12.5 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
1480
1786
2048
1421
1765
1984
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2690
4324
4199 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
1389 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1825 kg
Weight Difference:
19 kg
1.37 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
1K
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 bhp
168 bhp
BMW 118i
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
250 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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10.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
10.07 kg/bhp
8.15 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 118i
48 mpg
city
37 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
697 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
547 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
100.7 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
100.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
511 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
