The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
€ 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.65 %
General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
26.88 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
850 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
