The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,100
 BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 118d DPF
€ 25,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 118d DPF.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.3
Blueprint BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
165.3 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.79 %
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d DPF

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d DPF

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 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