The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Petrol) (09 - 10)
€ 25,400

€ 22,700

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 12 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20.8 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
1413
1765
1984
1621
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1413 mm
Height
1621 mm
2690
4324
2578
4204
4324 mm
Length
4204 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
1390 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg

Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.7 %

General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
260 NM
148 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
12.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14 kg/bhp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
12.19 kg/bhp
14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
74 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
64 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
850 mi
Range
455 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L