The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 30,900
BMW 116d (19 - ..) BMW 116d
€ 26,800
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 116d is 2 inches longer and 1.9 inches lower.
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
56.5
Blueprint BMW 116d (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 116d (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
170 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 116d (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.88 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
F40
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 116d
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

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28.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
BMW 116d
28.04 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
62 mpg  ( 69 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 116d
69 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
52 mpg
city
16.7 lb
No data
highway
10.3 lb
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
687 mi
Range
293 mi
BMW 116d
687 mi
293 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
26.4 kWh
BMW 116d
78.2 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft