The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 27,700
 BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
BMW 118d
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.83 %
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI
BMW 118d
AU
Generation
E81
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 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
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 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
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

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13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
22.05 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
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 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