The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 28,100
€ 30,100
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is 6.9 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 118i
1491
1799
2027
1421
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2690
4324
4255 mm
Length
4324 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 118i
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1390 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.08 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 bhp
168 bhp
BMW 118i
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
320 NM
250 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 118i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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9.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
9.29 kg/bhp
8.27 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
64 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 118i
54 mpg
city
38 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
706 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
90.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
505 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
