2025 BMW 1 Series 118 M Sport Pro vs 2026 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0L TSI 4Motion
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
BMW 1 Series vs Volkswagen Golf R, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceBMW 1 Series: AED 213,000Volkswagen Golf R: AED 209,000Volkswagen Golf R is AED 4,000 cheaper (2%).
- PowerBMW 1 Series: 154 hpVolkswagen Golf R: 333 hpVolkswagen Golf R makes 179 hp more.
- TorqueBMW 1 Series: 230 NmVolkswagen Golf R: 420 NmVolkswagen Golf R makes 190 Nm more.
- Fuel economyBMW 1 Series: 15.1 km/LVolkswagen Golf R: 8.5 km/LBMW 1 Series goes 6.6 km further per litre.
- LengthBMW 1 Series: 4319 mmVolkswagen Golf R: 4287 mmBMW 1 Series is 32 mm longer.
- SeatingBMW 1 Series: 5 SeaterVolkswagen Golf R: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceBMW 1 Series: 380 LVolkswagen Golf R: 374 LBMW 1 Series carries 6 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: BMW 1 Series or Volkswagen Golf R?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Volkswagen Golf R is AED 4,000 cheaper (2%). Volkswagen Golf R makes 179 hp more. BMW 1 Series goes 6.6 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
BMW
1 Series 118 M Sport Pro
AED 213,000*
Volkswagen
Golf R 2.0L TSI 4Motion
AED 209,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
3
1500
154
230
Petrol
4.0
2000
333
420
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
3
4.0
Displacement (cc)
1500
2000
Power (hp)
154
333
Peak Torque (Nm)
230
420
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
7-speed
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
7-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
7-speed
7-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
42
15.1
55
8.5
Fuel Tank Size (L)
42
55
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
15.1
8.5
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
8.5
213
4.8
250
0 to 100 (s)
8.5
4.8
Top Speed (km/h)
213
250
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
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-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
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Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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5
4319
1799
1434
2670
1365
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-
380
-
5
4287
1789
1463
2619
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-
-
374
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
4319
4287
Width (mm)
1799
1789
Height (mm)
1434
1463
Wheelbase (mm)
2670
2619
Weight (kg)
1365
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Front Tyres
-
-
Rear Tyres
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
380
374
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist