The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)

€ 26,800
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 31,300
 VW Golf GTI (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI
€ 26,800
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 slightly. The BMW 116d ED is 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)
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 GTI (17 - 18)
103.4
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.21 %
VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)

General

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTI
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 manual transmission

Engine

BMW 116d ED
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 ED
114 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
60 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
950 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft