The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118i (15 - 15)
€ 27,000

€ 24,100

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 7.1 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 7.1 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118i
1492
1799
2027
1421
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1492 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4258
2690
4329
4258 mm
Length
4329 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118i
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg

Weight Difference:
53 kg
3.85 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 118i
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
200 NM
220 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
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10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.26 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
10.33 kg/bhp
10.26 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
59 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 118i
46 mpg
city
40 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
647 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
598 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
488 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L