The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11)

€ 23,900
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 26,400
 BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 118d
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11)
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.66 %
BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
1K
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.81 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
21.81 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 118d
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
704 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft