The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 114i (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 24,900
€ 21,000
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 114i is 2.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 114i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
105.9
170.2
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 114i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.46 %
General
BMW 114i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 114i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 114i
101 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
133 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 114i
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 114i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 114i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
BMW 114i
29.9 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 114i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 114i
41 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
567 mi
Range
818 mi
BMW 114i
567 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
108 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 114i
108 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 114i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
