The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
€ 19,900

€ 25,400

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
58.7
70.4
81.6
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.6 in
103.1
168.7
105.9
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.72 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
CD
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
44 mpg
city
53 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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