The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

€ 27,600
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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 7.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 7.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1413
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
1765
1984
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1413 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
2690
4329
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
2620
4258
4329 mm
Length
4258 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1885 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
115 kg
8.24 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

General

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
F20
Generation
AU
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1496 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW 116d ED
270 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
12.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 kg/bhp
BMW 116d ED
12.24 kg/bhp
10 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 116d ED
83 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
72 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
950 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L