The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

€ 25,400
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
€ 30,900
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 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 Edition (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
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
3089 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.78 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

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 manual 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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
192 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf GTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
26.88 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
53 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
850 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
422 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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 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
1078 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft