The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 30,900
€ 24,400
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 116d is 4.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.5
70.8
81.9
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
105.1
170
101.5
165.3
170 in
Length
165.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.23 %
General
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
F40
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
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28.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
BMW 116d
28.04 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 116d
62 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
52 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
687 mi
Range
570 mi
BMW 116d
687 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 116d
78.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
