The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116d 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 23,100
€ 28,800
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 13 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
1480
1786
2048
1421
1765
1984
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2690
4329
4199 mm
Length
4329 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1885 kg
Weight Difference:
81 kg
5.81 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
1K
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1496 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 bhp
114 bhp
BMW 116d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
270 NM
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
12.63 kg/bhp
12.24 kg/bhp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
71 mpg
BMW 116d
60 mpg
city
60 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
899 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
808 mi
BMW 116d
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
436 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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