The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 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 considerably. The BMW 116d is 4.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
BMW 116d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
56.5
70.8
81.9
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.5 in
Height
63.8 in
105.1
170
101.5
165.5
170 in
Length
165.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.28 %

General
BMW 116d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
F40
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 116d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
BMW 116d
28.04 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 116d
62 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
687 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW 116d
687 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 116d
78.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft