The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 26,300

€ 23,300

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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
170.4
103.1
167.6
170.4 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.02 %

General
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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22.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.62 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 118i
610 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 118i
100.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft