The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. BMW 114d (12 - 15)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 26,100
 BMW 114d (12 - 15) BMW 114d
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 114d.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 114d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 114d (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW 114d (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 114d
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.18 %
BMW 114d (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 114d
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 114d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
94 hp
BMW 114d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
BMW 114d

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 114d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 114d

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
32.6 lb/hp
BMW 114d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 114d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 114d
29 mpg
city
47 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
751 mi
BMW 114d
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 114d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 114d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft