The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 21,800
€ 26,400
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 cm longer, 5.1 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 118d
1491
1799
2027
1421
1748
1934
1799 mm
Width
1748 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2660
4239
4255 mm
Length
4239 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 118d
1299 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
96 kg
6.88 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 118d
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 118d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
250 NM
300 NM
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 118d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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12.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
12.03 kg/bhp
9.89 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
74 mpg
63 mpg
BMW 118d
63 mpg
city
52 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
818 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
704 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 118d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
