The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. BMW 116d (19 - ..)
€ 25,300
€ 30,900
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 2.4 inches shorter and 2.3 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 116d
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.8
81.9
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
167.6
105.1
170
167.6 in
Length
170 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 116d
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.32 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 116d
AU
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.65 lb/hp
28.04 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d
36 mpg
city
52 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
621 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
621 mi
687 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
94.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 116d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
