The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
€ 23,800
€ 26,800
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 4.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.2 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116d ED
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
170.4
165.5 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116d ED
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116d ED
1KP
Generation
F21
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 ED
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116d ED
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d ED
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
45 mpg
city
60 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
795 mi
Range
950 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
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).
70 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116d ED
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
