The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 26,100
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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 1.6 TDI.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.92 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
F20
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
113 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
27.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
27.21 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
850 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft