The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
€ 20,900
€ 26,800
€ 20,900
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 considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 5.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d ED
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
165.3
105.9
170.4
165.3 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d ED
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.24 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d ED
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d ED
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d ED
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28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
28.86 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
24 mpg
city
60 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
482 mi
Range
950 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
482 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 1.6 BiFuel
134.5 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d ED
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
