BMW 1 series and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, but BMW 1 series torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.3
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Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
50 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Dimensions
Length:
4.33 m
4.26 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.79 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.49 m
BMW 1 series is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
360 litres
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1200 litres
1270 litres
Despite its longer length, BMW 1 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the BMW 1 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 70 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means BMW 1 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 1 series, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better.
