The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
€ 26,800
€ 25,600
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
55.6
69.5
78.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.6 in
Height
58.7 in
105.9
170.4
103.1
167.6
170.4 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.25 %
General
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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 ED
114 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d ED
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
950 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
