The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 116d (19 - ..)
€ 27,600
€ 30,900
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 4.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.5
70.8
81.9
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
63.8 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.5
105.1
170
165.5 in
Length
170 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.75 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d
1KP
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-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-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.04 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
28.04 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d
37 mpg
city
52 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
670 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
687 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft












