The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15)
€ 21,800
€ 30,600
€ 21,800
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 118d
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
105.9
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 118d
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.52 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 118d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 118d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
23.22 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 118d
52 mpg
city
42 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
818 mi
Range
673 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
673 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
