The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. BMW 116d 5-door (09 - 11)

€ 22,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 25,000
 BMW 116d 5-door (09 - 11) BMW 116d
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116d 5-door (09 - 11)
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 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 116d 5-door (09 - 11)
104.7
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.35 %
BMW 116d 5-door (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
AU
Generation
E87
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 116d
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
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
113 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
BMW 116d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 116d
60 mpg
city
44 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
704 mi
BMW 116d
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft