The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. BMW 114d 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 23,800

€ 24,900

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 BMT is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 114d.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 114d
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 BMT
BMW 114d
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 114d
1KP
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 114d
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
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
94 hp
BMW 114d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
BMW 114d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 114d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 114d
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
32.71 lb/hp
BMW 114d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 114d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 114d
45 mpg
city
48 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
795 mi
Range
788 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
788 mi
BMW 114d
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 114d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 114d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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