The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 24,700
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 28,900
 BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 116d
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 4.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
165.5 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d
3320 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.39 %
BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
BMW 116d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 116d
33 mpg
city
53 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
828 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1199 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