The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118d (19 - ..)

€ 25,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 32,400
 BMW 118d (19 - ..) BMW 118d
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 2.4 inches shorter and 2.3 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118d (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint BMW 118d (19 - ..)
105.1
170
167.6 in
Length
170 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118d
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.22 %
BMW 118d (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118d
AU
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 118d
38 mpg
city
49 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
636 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
636 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft