The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 25,400

€ 20,500

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 Efficient Dynamics Edition is 2.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
170.2
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.96 %

General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
F21
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
192 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.7 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
26.88 lb/hp
24.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
850 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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