The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 34,500
 BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 118d
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

ⓘ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 OPF ACT BlueMotion is 2.4 inches shorter and 2.3 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (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 OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
167.6 in
Length
170 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118d
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.96 %
BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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 OPF 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 OPF ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
22.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
22.56 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
47 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 118d
36 mpg
city
47 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
621 mi
621 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
94.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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