The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 25,400
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT 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
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.59 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
26.88 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
850 mi
Range
814 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft