The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,700
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 25,600
 BMW 118d (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTI Performance 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 Performance
BMW 118d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d (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 Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 118d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 118d
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
BMW 118d (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
227 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 118d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.65 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
21.65 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 118d
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
704 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1032 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