The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19)
€ 42,400
€ 32,000
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 6.1 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Golf R
BMW 118d
1470
1799
2027
1421
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1470 mm
Height
1421 mm
2626
4268
2690
4329
4268 mm
Length
4329 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
BMW 118d
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %
General
VW Golf R
BMW 118d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
BMW 118d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 118d
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
380 NM
320 NM
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Golf R
BMW 118d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.1 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
10.1 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
66 mpg
BMW 118d
32 mpg
city
55 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
482 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
751 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).
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
134.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
