The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 17,000
€ 24,100
€ 17,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 118d DPF.
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 118d DPF
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
165.3
104.7
166.4
165.3 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 118d DPF
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
12.12 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 118d DPF
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 118d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CGG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d DPF
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 118d DPF
107 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 1.4
121.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 118d DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
