The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 118d (11 - 15)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 28,600
 BMW 118d (11 - 15) BMW 118d
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI is 12 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1421
Blueprint BMW 118d (11 - 15)
1765
1984
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
2578
4204
Blueprint BMW 118d (11 - 15)
2690
4324
4204 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
1476 kg
Kerb Weight
1390 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1845 kg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
86 kg
5.83 %
BMW 118d (11 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 118d
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
320 NM
320 NM
BMW 118d

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
10.7 kg/bhp
9.86 kg/bhp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
64 mpg
BMW 118d
45 mpg
city
52 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
734 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
734 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
564 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L