BMW 1 Series (2024 – present) vs Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE (2024 – present): specs compared
Both offer around 300 hp at most. The BMW 1 Series is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.6 s. It uses less fuel, from 6.0 L/100 km against 7.1 L/100 km. At 4,361 mm, the BMW 1 Series is 68 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE.
| Specification |
BMW
1 Series
2024 – present
|
Volkswagen
Golf GTI / GTD / GTE
2024 – present
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2024 – present | 2024 – present |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol | Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 156 – 300 hp | 265 – 300 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 400 Nm | 250 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 7.8 s | 5.6 – 6.6 s |
| Top speed | 225 – 249 km/h | 230 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.0 – 8.1 L/100 km | 0.4 – 7.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,361 mm | 4,290 – 4,293 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,788 mm |
| Height | 1,458 mm | 1,455 – 1,478 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,626 – 2,629 mm |
| Curb weight | — | 1,384 – 1,595 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.