The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 114i 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 23,400
€ 24,600
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 TDI is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 114i.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 114i
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 1.6 TDI
BMW 114i
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.62 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 114i
1KP
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 114i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
101 hp
BMW 114i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 114i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 114i
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 114i
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.79 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
29.79 lb/hp
BMW 114i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 114i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 114i
40 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
712 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
567 mi
BMW 114i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 114i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 114i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
