The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 21,400

€ 26,100

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 8.2 inches taller than the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.6
69.5
78.1
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
63.8 in
Height
55.6 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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
3084 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
1KP
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
113 hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
109 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
▶ REPLAY
36.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.21 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36.71 lb/hp
27.21 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
32 mpg
city
53 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
579 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 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