The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 25,900
€ 28,400
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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. 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 118i.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
170.4
167.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 118i
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.03 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 118i
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 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 118i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.73 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
634 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
634 mi
BMW 118i
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 118i
3
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
