The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,100
€ 26,700
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 ACT BMT.
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.7
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
104.7
166.4
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 ACT BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.91 %
General
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
120 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
25.44 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
42 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
555 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 118d DPF
555 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
115.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
