The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,100
 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (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 DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (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
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
322 lb
10.47 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CXS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
113 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
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 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
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.95 lb/hp
27.21 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
38 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
94.8 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
94.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 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