The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
€ 22,700
€ 25,400
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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
167.5
105.9
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.56 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
52 mpg
city
53 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
818 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
