The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 22,200
€ 29,400
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
105.9
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.47 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
118 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 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.46 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
27.46 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 116d
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
899 mi
Range
734 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
734 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
