The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 26,100
€ 19,200
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 4.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 8.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.4
55.6
69.5
78.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.6 in
Height
63.8 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.5
170.2 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.4
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.16 %
General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.4
F20
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
113 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
192 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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27.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
27.21 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
850 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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).
125 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
