The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118d (04 - 07)
€ 21,100
€ 23,500
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 TDI is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
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 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.14 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 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
