The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 44,400
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 34,500
 BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 118d
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf R is 2.2 inches shorter and 1.2 inches taller.
VW Golf R
BMW 118d
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
57.7 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
167.8 in
Length
170 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
BMW 118d
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf R
BMW 118d
AU
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
BMW 118d
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
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

VW Golf R
BMW 118d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 118d
29 mpg
city
47 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
621 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
BMW 118d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft