Volkswagen Golf R (2017 – 2021) vs BMW 1 Series (2017 – 2019): specs compared
The BMW 1 Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 340 hp against 310 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 4.6 s. It uses less fuel, from 3.6 L/100 km against 7.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,380 kg against 1,483 kg. At 4,328 mm, the BMW 1 Series is 66 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf R.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf R
2017 – 2021
|
BMW
1 Series
2017 – 2019
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2017 – 2021 | 2017 – 2019 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 18 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 310 hp | 109 – 340 hp |
| Torque | 380 – 400 Nm | 180 – 500 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 – 5.1 s | 4.4 – 10.9 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 195 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 – 7.9 L/100 km | 3.6 – 7.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,262 mm | 4,328 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,626 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,483 – 1,505 kg | 1,380 – 1,615 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.