The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
€ 27,600

€ 24,100

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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
167.5
170.4 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.94 %

General
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
F20
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
60 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
950 mi
Range
575 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
575 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft