The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. BMW 118i (11 - 15)
€ 25,600
€ 28,200
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118i
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
105.9
170.2
167.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118i
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.72 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118i
AU
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 OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
22.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
22.56 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
47 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
621 mi
547 mi
BMW 118i
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).
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
94.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
