The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 30,900
BMW 116d (19 - ..) BMW 116d
€ 27,100
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 116d is 2.5 inches longer and 2.2 inches lower.
BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
56.5
Blueprint BMW 116d (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 116d (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
170 in
Length
167.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 116d (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.63 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
F40
Generation
AU
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

BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 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
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116d
199 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
28.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
BMW 116d
28.04 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 116d
62 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
52 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 116d
687 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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
78.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft