The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
€ 28,200
€ 23,900
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 118i is 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 118i
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 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.81 %
General
BMW 118i
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
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
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.3 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.04 lb/hp
22.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 118i
40 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
547 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 118i
547 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 118i
111.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
