The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 21,200
€ 29,400
€ 21,200
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 Plus 1.2 TSI is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
105.9
170.2
165.5 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d
2989 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.5 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
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
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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28.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.46 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28.74 lb/hp
27.46 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 116d
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
579 mi
Range
734 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
734 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
