The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)

€ 26,800
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 30,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700

ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTD
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTD
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.3 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)

General

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTD
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 ED
VW Golf GTD
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
60 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
950 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
739 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft