The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)
€ 32,400
€ 30,800
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf GTD
BMW 118i
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
168
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
BMW 118i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
VW Golf GTD
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf GTD
BMW 118i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTD
53 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
706 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Golf GTD
706 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
90.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
