The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 30,900
€ 28,300
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 116d is 2.4 inches longer and 2.3 inches lower.
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.5
70.8
81.9
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
105.1
170
103.1
167.6
170 in
Length
167.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.6 %
General
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
F40
Generation
AU
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPC*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
28.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
BMW 116d
28.04 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 116d
62 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
52 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
687 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 116d
687 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 116d
78.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
