The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. BMW 118i (15 - 17)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 24,700
 BMW 118i (15 - 17) BMW 118i
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 118i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
168.7 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 118i
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.35 %
BMW 118i (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 118i
CD
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 118i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
38 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
610 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
89 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft