The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 24,100
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 118d DPF
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 118d DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
56.3
Blueprint BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
68.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
166.4 in
Length
167.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.4 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
120 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Performance

BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
125 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
25.44 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
42 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 118d DPF
555 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
115.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft