The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 25,400
€ 21,700
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition is 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
55.6
69.5
78.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.3 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
9.07 %
General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
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
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
192 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
26.88 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
53 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
850 mi
Range
589 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
