The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

€ 26,800
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 29,700
 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 ED is 1.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
170.4 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

General

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
F21
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFY*
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 ED
114 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Performance

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
60 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
950 mi
Range
675 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
70 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).
87.2 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft