The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118d (11 - 15)

€ 28,600
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 28,600
 BMW 118d (11 - 15) BMW 118d
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 GTD is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf GTD
BMW 118d
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint BMW 118d (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
BMW 118d
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1 %
BMW 118d (11 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTD
BMW 118d
1K
Generation
F21
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

VW Golf GTD
BMW 118d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

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18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.73 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
21.73 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf GTD
46 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 118d
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
734 mi
VW Golf GTD
670 mi
734 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft