The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 118d (04 - 07)

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 23,500
 BMW 118d (04 - 07) BMW 118d
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTI Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 118d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.3
Blueprint BMW 118d (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 118d (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
168 in
Length
166.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 118d
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.2 %
BMW 118d (04 - 07)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 118d
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 118d
154 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

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13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 118d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft