The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. BMW 114d 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 22,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 24,900
 BMW 114d 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 114d
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 114d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 114d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 114d 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
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 114d 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 114d
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.33 %
BMW 114d 5-door (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 114d
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 114d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
94 hp
BMW 114d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
BMW 114d

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 114d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 114d

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
32.71 lb/hp
BMW 114d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 114d
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 114d
60 mpg
city
48 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
788 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
788 mi
BMW 114d
Environmental Impact
70 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 114d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 114d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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