The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,200
€ 33,400
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 cm shorter, 5.1 cm narrower and 6.1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 116d
VW Golf GTI
1421
1748
1934
1482
1799
2027
1748 mm
Width
1799 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1482 mm
2660
4239
2626
4268
4239 mm
Length
4268 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
VW Golf GTI
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1386 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.15 %
General
BMW 116d
VW Golf GTI
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 116d
113 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d
260 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
BMW 116d
VW Golf GTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
12.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.11 kg/bhp
BMW 116d
12.12 kg/bhp
6.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 116d
63 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
52 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
704 mi
Range
493 mi
BMW 116d
704 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 116d
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
118 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
450 kg
Maximum Payload
484 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
