The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Steptronic (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 29,400

€ 26,000

€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 is 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
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
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
105.9
170.2
103.1
167.6
170.2 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.57 %

General
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 116d
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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27.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
BMW 116d
27.46 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 116d
53 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
734 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 116d
734 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 116d
90.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft