The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15)
€ 18,100
€ 30,600
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 118d
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
105.9
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 118d
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
558 lb
17.04 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 118d
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 118d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
23.22 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 118d
24 mpg
city
42 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
482 mi
Range
673 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
673 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
