The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 36,900
€ 24,100
€ 36,900
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 GTE is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW 118d DPF.
VW Golf GTE
BMW 118d DPF
58.4
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
58.4 in
Height
56.3 in
103.5
168.3
104.7
166.4
168.3 in
Length
166.4 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
BMW 118d DPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.24 %
General
VW Golf GTE
BMW 118d DPF
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
BMW 118d DPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d DPF
Performance
VW Golf GTE
BMW 118d DPF
138 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf GTE
147 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1553 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
Environmental Impact
30.3 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 GTE
30.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
BMW 118d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
