The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 26,800
€ 33,900
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.6
69.5
78.1
58.3
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
105.9
170.4
103.4
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTI Performance
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.59 %
General
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTI Performance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d ED
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
60 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
950 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
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
