The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 27,600

€ 19,900

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 13 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 6.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1413
1765
1984
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1413 mm
Height
1480 mm
2690
4329
2578
4199
4329 mm
Length
4199 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1233 kg
1885 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
162 kg
11.61 %

General
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
F20
Generation
1K
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 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 1.2 TSI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
BMW 116d ED
270 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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12.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 kg/bhp
BMW 116d ED
12.24 kg/bhp
11.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 116d ED
83 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
72 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
950 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
600 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).
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).
108 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
557 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L