The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. BMW 116d (09 - 12)
€ 23,800
€ 24,200
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.3 in
Width
68.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
104.7
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.51 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
1KP
Generation
E81
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 116d
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
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
BMW 116d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.73 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
26.73 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 116d
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
795 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
704 mi
BMW 116d
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
