Volkswagen Golf engine produces 1 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 1 series. Despite less power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
3.7
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
52 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.26 m
4.33 m
Width:
1.79 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.42 m
Volkswagen Golf is 7 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 7 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
380 litres
360 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1270 litres
1200 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The BMW 1 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 70 litres).
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.
