The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 27,700
 BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 22,600
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 118d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
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 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 118d
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
390 lb
12.55 %
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 118d
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 118d
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 118d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
83.4 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 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