The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 23,800
€ 30,900
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT is 12.5 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
1621
1759
1946
1421
1765
1984
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2690
4329
4204 mm
Length
4329 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 118d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
320 NM
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
13.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
13.94 kg/bhp
9.8 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
66 mpg
71 mpg
BMW 118d
54 mpg
city
60 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
795 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
808 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
520 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
