The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 26,800
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 17,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500

ⓘ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 ED is 5.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
170.4 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.9 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

General

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
60 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
950 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft