The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,400
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
€ 22,800
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 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
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 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.88 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

 REPLAY
21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
21.96 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
35 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 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