The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 27,300
BMW 116d (11 - 15) BMW 116d
€ 26,200
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 116d is 2.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116d (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 116d (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 116d (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.58 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI

Performance

BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
BMW 116d
26.88 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 116d
55 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
44 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 116d
751 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 116d
88.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft