The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,100
 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
€ 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 2.7 inches taller than the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (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
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (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 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.22 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
AU
Generation
F20
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 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
113 hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
27.21 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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
62 mpg  ( 69 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
69 MPGe
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
16.7 lb
city
53 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
293 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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