The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 26,800

€ 21,200

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 12.5 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20.8 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1413
1765
1984
1621
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1413 mm
Height
1621 mm
2690
4329
2578
4204
4329 mm
Length
4204 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1356 kg
1885 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
39 kg
2.8 %

General
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1496 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
BMW 116d ED
270 NM
175 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.04 kg/bhp
BMW 116d ED
12.24 kg/bhp
13.04 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 116d ED
83 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
72 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
950 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L