The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 116d (09 - 12)
€ 27,600

€ 24,200

€ 27,600
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 2.0 TDI is 3.5 cm shorter, 1.1 cm wider and 20 cm taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d
1621
1759
1946
1421
1748
1934
1759 mm
Width
1748 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2660
4239
4204 mm
Length
4239 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d
1476 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
106 kg
7.18 %

General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d
1KP
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
113 bhp
BMW 116d
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
320 NM
260 NM
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
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10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
10.7 kg/bhp
12.12 kg/bhp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
63 mpg
BMW 116d
45 mpg
city
52 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
670 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
704 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
564 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L