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 4.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf GTI
55.6
69.5
78.1
57.8
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
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf GTI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.7 %
General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf GTI
F21
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
192 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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
479 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
26.88 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
53 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
