The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
€ 26,100
€ 25,900
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 2 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
68.8
76.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.9
103.1
167.6
166.9 in
Length
167.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.29 %
General
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 OPF ACT
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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.34 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
248 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
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
