The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 114i (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 24,900
€ 19,800
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 114i is 4.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
BMW 114i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.5
170.2 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 114i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.62 %
General
BMW 114i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 114i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 114i
101 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
133 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 114i
133 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
BMW 114i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 114i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
BMW 114i
29.9 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 114i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 114i
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
567 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 114i
567 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
BMW 114i
108 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 114i
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
