The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. BMW 116d (09 - 12)
€ 23,400
€ 24,200
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 cm longer, 5.1 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
1491
1799
2027
1421
1748
1934
1799 mm
Width
1748 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2660
4239
4255 mm
Length
4239 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.66 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-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-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 bhp
113 bhp
BMW 116d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
260 NM
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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11.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
11.71 kg/bhp
12.12 kg/bhp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
83 mpg
63 mpg
BMW 116d
72 mpg
city
52 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
914 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
704 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
70 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
475 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
