The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 118d (15 - 17)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 28,800
 BMW 118d (15 - 17) BMW 118d
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf R
BMW 118d
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 118d (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
BMW 118d
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.67 %
BMW 118d (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf R
BMW 118d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

VW Golf R
BMW 118d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 118d
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
808 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft