The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)
€ 30,900
€ 31,300
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 116d is 2 inches longer and 1.9 inches lower.
BMW 116d
VW Golf GTI
56.5
70.8
81.9
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
105.1
170
103.4
168
170 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
VW Golf GTI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.94 %
General
BMW 116d
VW Golf GTI
F40
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
VW Golf GTI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
BMW 116d
VW Golf GTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
28.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
BMW 116d
28.04 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 116d
62 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
52 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
687 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 116d
687 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 116d
78.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
