The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. BMW 114d (12 - 15)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,100
 BMW 114d (12 - 15) BMW 114d
€ 26,800
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 114d.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 114d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 114d (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint BMW 114d (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 114d
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.87 %
BMW 114d (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 114d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 114d
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
94 hp
BMW 114d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
BMW 114d

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 114d
128 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 114d

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
32.6 lb/hp
BMW 114d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 114d
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
55 mpg  ( 61 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
61 MPGe
BMW 114d
16.7 lb
city
47 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
293 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
751 mi
BMW 114d
Environmental Impact
26.4 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 114d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 114d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft