The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 25,400
€ 27,500
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition is 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.6
69.5
78.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.3 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.49 %
General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
26.88 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
850 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
111 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
