The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 36,900

€ 28,400

€ 36,900
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 Performance OPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 cm longer, 5.1 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 118d
1482
1799
2027
1421
1748
1934
1799 mm
Width
1748 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1482 mm
Height
1421 mm
2626
4268
2660
4239
4268 mm
Length
4239 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 118d
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1855 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.73 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 118d
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 118d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 118d
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
370 NM
300 NM
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 118d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
5.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5.97 kg/bhp
10.07 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
45 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 118d
38 mpg
city
42 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
493 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
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 Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
330 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L