The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,800
 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 26,000
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116d ED
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
167.5 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116d ED
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116d ED
AU
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 Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116d ED
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
46 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
37 mpg
city
60 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
950 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
609 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
96.6 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116d ED
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft