The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,800
 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 23,700
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 TSI BMT is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d ED
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
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 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
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 TSI BMT
BMW 116d ED
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
280 lb
9.1 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d ED
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 ED
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 ED
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 ED

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d ED
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

▶ REPLAY
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 ED

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
37 mpg
city
60 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
950 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
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).
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d ED
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