The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 28,200
BMW 118i (19 - ..) BMW 118i
€ 26,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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. 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 OPF ACT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118i (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
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
Blueprint BMW 118i (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
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 OPF ACT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
BMW 118i (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.29 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPC*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.8 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
492 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 118i
492 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 118i
100.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft