The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 27,600
€ 28,400
€ 27,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider 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
68.8
76.1
69.3 in
Width
68.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
104.7
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.78 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
1KP
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
670 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
598 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
