The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 28,900
€ 24,200
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 is 5.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
165.3
170.4 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.54 %
General
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 116d
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
BMW 116d
27.56 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 116d
60 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
53 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 116d
828 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 116d
80.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
