The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 27,300
€ 39,900
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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 is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW M135i
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.6 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
BMW M135i
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.67 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW M135i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW M135i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
634 mi
Range
404 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 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
