The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 27,600
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 4.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.6 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
170.4 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.35 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTI
F20
Generation
1K
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 GTI
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

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

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
60 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
950 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
462 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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft