The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 25,400
€ 23,400
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
9.01 %
General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
26.88 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
69 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
53 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
850 mi
Range
914 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
70 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
