The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 28,300
€ 29,900
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 120i
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
170.4
167.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 120i
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.59 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 120i
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 120i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.51 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.96 lb/hp
17.51 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
609 mi
Range
577 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
577 mi
BMW 120i
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
