The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 30,900
€ 27,000
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 7.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1421
1765
1984
1492
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1492 mm
2690
4329
2620
4258
4329 mm
Length
4258 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
128 kg
8.83 %
General
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
148 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118d
320 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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9.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
9.8 kg/bhp
10.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 118d
71 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
60 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
808 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 118d
808 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 118d
82.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
488 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
