The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. BMW 118d (07 - 12)
€ 21,600
€ 25,600
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 TSI is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
104.7
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.84 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
1K
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
21.65 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 118d
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
551 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
704 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
