The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 31,300
€ 28,400
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf GTI
BMW 118d
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
168
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
BMW 118d
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.93 %
General
VW Golf GTI
BMW 118d
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Golf GTI
BMW 118d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.25 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
485 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
