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Volkswagen Golf 8 GTE vs BMW 118d xDrive F20LCI: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile, how you charge and the share of the trip driven on electricity or fuel.

compact · 2022 vs 2018 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Fuel price
Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 05/10/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

AVolkswagen Golf 8 GTE

Comparison unavailable - manufacturer data being validated.

18,0 kWh/100 km weighted · 2 699 kWh per year

GapComparison unavailable - manufacturer data being validated.
BBMW 118d xDrive F20LCI

1,925 €per year

5,4 L/100 km weighted · 12.83 € per 100 km · 810 L per year

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
17.3 kWh/100 km · 5.2 L/100 km
Powertrain
Plug-in hybrid · Combustion
Power
245 ch · 150 ch
Kerb weight
1,617 kg · 1,470 kg

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Frequently asked questions

The declared range of the Volkswagen Golf 8 GTE is 60 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.