The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

€ 20,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 26,800
 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 20,700
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 116d ED
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
167.5 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 116d ED
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
406 lb
13.2 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 116d ED
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 116d ED
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 116d ED
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
43 mpg
city
60 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
950 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 116d ED
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft