The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 116d (15 - 17)
€ 25,800
€ 26,800
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 12.5 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d
1621
1759
1946
1421
1765
1984
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2690
4329
4204 mm
Length
4329 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1885 kg
Weight Difference:
43 kg
2.99 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1496 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
114 bhp
BMW 116d
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
270 NM
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
▶ REPLAY
11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
12.24 kg/bhp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
71 mpg
BMW 116d
35 mpg
city
60 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
542 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
808 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
552 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
