The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 30,900
BMW 116d (19 - ..) BMW 116d
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
56.5
Blueprint BMW 116d (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW 116d (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
170 in
Length
165.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 116d (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.38 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
F40
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
BMW 116d
28.04 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 116d
62 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 116d
687 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft