The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 25,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 27,700
 BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 118d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.4 in
Width
68.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168.7 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 118d
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.12 %
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 118d
CD
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DSU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 118d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
57 mpg
city
35 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
71.9 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 SCR
71.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft