The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118d (04 - 07)
€ 28,600
€ 23,500
€ 28,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf GTD is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf GTD
BMW 118d
57.8
70.3
80.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.8 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
165.9
104.7
166.4
165.9 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
BMW 118d
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.36 %
General
VW Golf GTD
BMW 118d
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BMN
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Golf GTD
BMW 118d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf GTD
46 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Golf GTD
670 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 GTD
104.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
BMW 118d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
