The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 118d (19 - ..)
€ 28,300
€ 32,400
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 is 2.4 inches shorter and 2.3 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 118d
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 OPF ACT
BMW 118d
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.16 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 118d
AU
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 118d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.96 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 118d
36 mpg
city
49 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
609 mi
Range
636 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
636 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
