The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. BMW 114d (12 - 15)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 26,100
 BMW 114d (12 - 15) BMW 114d
€ 27,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 114d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 114d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 114d (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW 114d (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 114d
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.49 %
BMW 114d (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 114d
1K
Generation
F21
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 114d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
94 hp
BMW 114d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
BMW 114d

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 114d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 114d

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22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
32.6 lb/hp
BMW 114d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 114d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 114d
33 mpg
city
47 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
751 mi
BMW 114d
Environmental Impact
111 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 114d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 114d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft