The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 27,600
€ 26,800
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 12.5 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
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 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
1476 kg
Kerb Weight
1390 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
86 kg
5.83 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 118i
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
320 NM
220 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
10.7 kg/bhp
10.37 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 118i
45 mpg
city
45 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
670 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
634 mi
BMW 118i
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
564 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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