The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 25,600
€ 30,900
€ 25,600
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 is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
105.9
170.4
165.5 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.14 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
114 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 118d
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
697 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
808 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
100.7 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
100.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
