The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,700
 BMW 116d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 116d
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 7.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)
2690
4329
4255 mm
Length
4329 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1915 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.11 %
BMW 116d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
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
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1496 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
114 bhp
BMW 116d
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
270 NM
BMW 116d

Performance

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

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

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12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.5 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.92 kg/bhp
12.5 kg/bhp
BMW 116d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
5.5 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
72 mpg  ( 81 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
81 MPGe
BMW 116d
7.1 kg
city
64 mpg
4.5 kg
motorway
No data
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
256 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
828 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
92 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L