The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 31,600
 BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 118d
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 GTI is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf GTI
BMW 118d
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)
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 GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
165.9 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
BMW 118d
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.06 %
BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI
BMW 118d
1K
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-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
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

VW Golf GTI
BMW 118d
153 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 118d
22 mpg
city
50 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
808 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
BMW 118d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft