The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
€ 25,000
€ 30,200
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 118i
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.5
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
103.1
167.6
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 118i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
138 hp
BMW 118i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 118i
38 mpg
city
37 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
647 mi
Range
522 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
522 mi
BMW 118i
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).
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
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118i
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
