The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. BMW 116d (17 - 19)
€ 23,700
€ 29,300
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
105.9
170.4
167.5 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
9.1 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
AU
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 BMT
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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20.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.25 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
64 mpg
BMW 116d
37 mpg
city
55 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
598 mi
Range
873 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
873 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
