The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
€ 18,400

€ 26,800

€ 18,400
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 Golf 1.2 TSI is 13 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 6.7 cm taller than the BMW 116d ED.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d ED
1480
1786
2048
1413
1765
1984
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1480 mm
Height
1413 mm
2578
4199
2690
4329
4199 mm
Length
4329 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d ED
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1885 kg

Weight Difference:
166 kg
11.9 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d ED
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1496 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
114 bhp
BMW 116d ED
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
270 NM
BMW 116d ED
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d ED
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
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14.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
14.63 kg/bhp
12.24 kg/bhp
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
83 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
83 mpg
BMW 116d ED
40 mpg
city
72 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
621 mi
Range
950 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d ED
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
551 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L