The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
€ 29,300

€ 25,600

€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.08 %

General
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
F20
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118i
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.95 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 118i
42 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
577 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 118i
577 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 118i
106.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
267 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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