The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 32,600
€ 24,100
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 118d DPF.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 118d DPF
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
56.3 in
103.1
167.6
104.7
166.4
167.6 in
Length
166.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 118d DPF
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.78 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 118d DPF
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 118d DPF
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
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d DPF
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d DPF
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 118d DPF
131 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
684 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 118d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
