The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 25,400

€ 29,600

€ 25,400
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition is 11.1 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.6 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf GTI
1413
1765
1984
1469
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1413 mm
Height
1469 mm
2690
4324
2578
4213
4324 mm
Length
4213 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf GTI
1390 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.7 %

General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf GTI
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 bhp
207 bhp
VW Golf GTI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
260 NM
280 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf GTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
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12.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.83 kg/bhp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
12.19 kg/bhp
6.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
74 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI
64 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
850 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
476 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L