The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 26,800
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 21,000
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000

ⓘ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 ED is 2.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
170.4 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.15 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
AU
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 BMT
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CLH*
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 3000 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
950 mi
Range
818 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft