The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 39,400
€ 24,100
€ 39,400
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 VW Golf GTI TCR OPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 118d DPF.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
BMW 118d DPF
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.3
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
103.4
168
104.7
166.4
168 in
Length
166.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
BMW 118d DPF
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.77 %
General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
BMW 118d DPF
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
BMW 118d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d DPF
Performance
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
BMW 118d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
▶ REPLAY
10.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
10.87 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
Environmental Impact
127 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
BMW 118d DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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













