The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 28,900
 BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 116d
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 116d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic (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
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
167.5 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 116d
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.89 %
BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 116d
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 116d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.29 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
BMW 116d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 116d
41 mpg
city
53 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
828 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
89 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 116d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 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