The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
€ 29,800
€ 26,800
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 9.1 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d ED
64.8
69.9
76.6
55.6
69.5
78.1
69.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
64.8 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
166.2
105.9
170.4
166.2 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d ED
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.25 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d ED
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d ED
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d ED
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20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.76 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
28 mpg
city
60 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
503 mi
Range
950 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
70 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d ED
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
