The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 116d (19 - ..)
€ 21,200

€ 30,900

€ 21,200
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 11.5 cm shorter, 4 cm narrower and 18.7 cm taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d
1621
1759
1946
1434
1799
2081
1759 mm
Width
1799 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2081 mm
1621 mm
Height
1434 mm
2578
4204
2670
4319
4204 mm
Length
4319 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d
1356 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg

Weight Difference:
94 kg
6.48 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d
1KP
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1496 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
114 bhp
BMW 116d
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
175 NM
270 NM
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
▶ REPLAY
13.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
13.04 kg/bhp
12.72 kg/bhp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
74 mpg
BMW 116d
39 mpg
city
63 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 L
579 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
687 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
564 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L