The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 24,200
BMW 116d (09 - 12) BMW 116d
€ 27,400
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 116d is 1.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116d (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 116d (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW 116d (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.37 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
E81
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 116d
113 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116d
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
BMW 116d
26.73 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 116d
52 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
704 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 116d
704 mi
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 116d
92.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft