The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
€ 25,000

€ 26,800

€ 25,000
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 116d ED
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.6
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
103.1
167.6
105.9
170.4
167.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 116d ED
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 116d ED
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
38 mpg
city
60 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
647 mi
Range
950 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 116d ED
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 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