The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 114i (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 24,900
€ 28,300
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 BMW 114i is 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 114i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
105.9
170.2
103.1
167.6
170.2 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 114i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.19 %
General
BMW 114i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 114i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 114i
101 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
133 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 114i
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
BMW 114i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 114i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
BMW 114i
29.9 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 114i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 114i
41 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
567 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 114i
567 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
108 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 114i
108 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 114i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
