The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 25,100
€ 27,000
€ 25,100
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 BMW 118i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.4
103.1
167.6
166.4 in
Length
167.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.99 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 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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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
398 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
147.7 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
147.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
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
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
