The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 114d 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 24,900

€ 21,100

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 114d is 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
BMW 114d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 114d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.82 %

General
BMW 114d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
F20
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 114d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 114d
94 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
173 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 114d
173 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 114d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 114d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
32.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
BMW 114d
32.71 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 114d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 114d
57 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
788 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 114d
788 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.5 kWh
BMW 114d
84.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 114d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft