The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 27,600

€ 24,100

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
55.6
69.5
78.1
58.7
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
105.9
170.4
103.1
167.6
170.4 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.86 %

General
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
F20
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 SCR
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
60 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
950 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
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