The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 30,900
€ 23,400
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 116d is 6.4 cm longer and 5.7 cm lower.
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1434
1799
2081
1491
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2081 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1434 mm
Height
1491 mm
2670
4319
2620
4255
4319 mm
Length
4255 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg
Weight Difference:
185 kg
12.76 %
General
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
F40
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1496 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 116d
114 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d
270 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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12.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 kg/bhp
BMW 116d
12.72 kg/bhp
11.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
83 mpg
BMW 116d
74 mpg
83 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
63 mpg
city
72 mpg
No data
motorway
88 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
687 mi
Range
914 mi
BMW 116d
687 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
70 kWh
BMW 116d
78.2 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L


















