The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 116d (19 - ..)
€ 18,100
€ 30,900
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 1.6 is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 116d
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.5
70.8
81.9
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.3
105.1
170
165.3 in
Length
170 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 116d
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
15.05 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 116d
1K
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 116d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
28.04 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d
24 mpg
city
52 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
482 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
687 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
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 1.6
134.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 116d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
