The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. BMW 118i (04 - 07)
€ 24,700
€ 23,000
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 7.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.3 in
Width
68.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
63.8 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
165.5
104.7
166.4
165.5 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
3320 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
13.34 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
1KP
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 118i
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
426 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
