The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 118d (11 - 15)
€ 27,600
€ 28,600
€ 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 4.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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
170.2
165.5 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.84 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.73 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
21.73 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 118d
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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).
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
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
