The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

€ 25,400
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
€ 23,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

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 Efficient Dynamics Edition is 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
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 Edition (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
170.2 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.82 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

General

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

 REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.3 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
26.88 lb/hp
22.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
53 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
850 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft