The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 26,800

€ 22,600

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 116d is 5.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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
170.4
101.5
165.3
170.4 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.51 %

General
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
BMW 116d
26.97 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 116d
59 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
808 mi
Range
551 mi
BMW 116d
808 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 116d
82.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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