The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 22,200
€ 24,100
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 118d DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d DPF
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
56.3 in
103.1
167.5
104.7
166.4
167.5 in
Length
166.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d DPF
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.22 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d DPF
AU
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 BMT
BMW 118d DPF
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
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
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26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
