The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 27,600
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 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
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
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
4079 lb
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.94 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
F20
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

62 mph 62
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  ( 77 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 116d ED
77 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
60 mpg
city
16.3 lb
No data
highway
10.6 lb
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
950 mi
Range
242 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
242 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).
26.4 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 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