The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 32,900
BMW 116d Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) BMW 116d
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,900
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 slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 116d is 2.5 inches longer and 2.2 inches lower.
BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
170 in
Length
167.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
BMW 116d Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
465 lb
14.45 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
F40
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CZC*
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 116d
199 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
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
BMW 116d
28.24 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 116d
62 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 116d
687 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 116d
78.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft