The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 27,000
€ 28,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 116d
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 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
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.23 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 116d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 116d
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
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
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 116d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 116d
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
647 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
828 mi
BMW 116d
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1076 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
