The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 24,200
€ 22,700
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.9
103.1
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.2 %
General
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
E81
Generation
AU
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 116d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 116d
113 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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26.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
BMW 116d
26.73 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 116d
52 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
44 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
704 mi
Range
818 mi
BMW 116d
704 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 116d
92.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
