The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 24,700
€ 25,100
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 2.3 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 19.1 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
1621
1759
1946
1430
1751
1933
1759 mm
Width
1751 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1621 mm
Height
1430 mm
2578
4204
2660
4227
4204 mm
Length
4227 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
1506 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
171 kg
11.35 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
1KP
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
127 bhp
at 5750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
127 bhp
BMW 118i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
250 NM
180 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
13.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
13.94 kg/bhp
10.51 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
398 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
398 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
544 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
