The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 32,400
BMW 118d (19 - ..) BMW 118d
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 BMW 118d is 1.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118d (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 118d (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
170 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
BMW 118d (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.86 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
F40
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.97 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 118d
57 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
636 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 118d
636 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
89 kWh
BMW 118d
84.3 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
196 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft