The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15)
€ 33,600

€ 26,200

€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 GTD is 6.1 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf GTD
BMW 118i
1482
1799
2027
1421
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1482 mm
Height
1421 mm
2626
4268
2690
4329
4268 mm
Length
4329 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
BMW 118i
1416 kg
Kerb Weight
1390 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.84 %

General
VW Golf GTD
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 118i
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf GTD
380 NM
220 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf GTD
BMW 118i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
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7.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTD
7.82 kg/bhp
10.37 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTD
63 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 118i
55 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
690 mi
Range
577 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
577 mi
BMW 118i
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
118 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
484 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L