The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)

€ 26,800
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) VW Golf GTE
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTE
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.6 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
103.5
168.3
170.4 in
Length
168.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTE
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)

General

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTE
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTE
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTE
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
147 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
147 mpg
VW Golf GTE
60 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
950 mi
Range
1553 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
1553 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
30.3 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft