The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,600
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 24,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 116d ED is 2.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
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 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
170.4 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.8 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

General

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
60 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
950 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft