The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
€ 23,400
€ 25,400
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI 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 TDI
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 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.86 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
40 mpg
city
53 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
712 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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
