The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 37,400
€ 32,800
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf R
BMW 118d
57.5
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.8
105.9
170.4
165.8 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
BMW 118d
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.37 %
General
VW Golf R
BMW 118d
1K
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Golf R
BMW 118d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.34 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
22.34 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 118d
20 mpg
city
46 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
439 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
751 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
BMW 118d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
