The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)

€ 28,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,400
 BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 118d
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.16 %
BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.48 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft