The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 25,600

€ 26,100

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 12 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20.8 cm taller than the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
1621
1759
1946
1413
1765
1984
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1621 mm
Height
1413 mm
2578
4204
2690
4324
4204 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
72 kg
4.91 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
1KP
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
113 bhp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
260 NM
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
▶ REPLAY
14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
12.35 kg/bhp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
74 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
49 mpg
city
64 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
697 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
100.7 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
100.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
563 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L