The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 26,100
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
€ 28,100
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘ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 2.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
F20
Generation
AU
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 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
113 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI

Performance

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
27.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
27.21 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
850 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft