The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 28,900
BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 116d
€ 30,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘ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 is 2.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
170.4 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.39 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116d
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.72 lb/hp
BMW 116d
27.56 lb/hp
20.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 116d
60 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
723 mi
BMW 116d
828 mi
723 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 116d
80.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft