The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 22,700
€ 26,100
€ 22,700
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 1.6 BiFuel is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.2 inches taller than the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.35 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
113 hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.21 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
27.21 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
23 mpg
city
53 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
455 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 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
