The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)

€ 40,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
€ 33,000
 BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) BMW 118d
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 GTI Clubsport S is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
BMW 118d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
BMW 118d
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.19 %
BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
BMW 118d
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
306 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
BMW 118d
165 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

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9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
9.8 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
32 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 118d
No data
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
420 mi
808 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
140.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
BMW 118d
3
Doors
5
2
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft