The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. BMW 116d (11 - 15)
€ 26,000
€ 27,300
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 116d
58.7
70.4
81.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168.7
105.9
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 116d
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.38 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 116d
CD
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 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 116d
133 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 116d
38 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
595 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
751 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
89 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
