The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
€ 26,100
€ 25,400
€ 26,100
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.6
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
103.1
167.6
105.9
170.2
167.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.89 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
647 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1076 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
