The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 26,800
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 21,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 116d ED is 5.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
170.4 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.82 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
950 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
70 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft