BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 11 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
3.8
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
50 litres
1010 km with real consumption
940 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.33 m
4.26 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 4 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).
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better
