The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18) vs. BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19)
€ 22,800

€ 32,000

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 SCR is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
167.6
105.9
170.4
167.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 118d
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.71 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 TDI SCR
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 118d
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.04 lb/hp
22.27 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 118d
50 mpg
city
46 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
758 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
758 mi
751 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
84.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft