The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 37,400
€ 27,700
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf R
BMW 118d
57.5
70.3
80.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.8
104.7
166.9
165.8 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
BMW 118d
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.31 %
General
VW Golf R
BMW 118d
1K
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Golf R
BMW 118d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
439 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
