The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 28,200
€ 25,000
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 118i is 2.4 inches longer and 2.3 inches lower.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
56.5
70.8
81.9
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
105.1
170
103.1
167.6
170 in
Length
167.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.21 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
F40
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
138 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.8 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
492 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 118i
492 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
