The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 28,900
€ 23,700
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 116d is 2.9 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
170.4
103.1
167.5
170.4 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
11.01 %
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPT*
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
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.25 lb/hp
BMW 116d
27.56 lb/hp
20.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 116d
60 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
828 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 116d
828 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 116d
80.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
