The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 26,700

€ 31,000

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 BMT is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 116d
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.1
167.6
105.9
170.4
167.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 116d
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.58 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 116d
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 116d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
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19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.61 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 116d
39 mpg
city
55 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
634 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
808 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 116d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 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