The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 28,900
BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 116d
€ 33,600
 VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 is 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
BMW 116d
VW Golf GTD
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d
VW Golf GTD
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

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

Engine

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

Performance

BMW 116d
VW Golf GTD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
BMW 116d
27.56 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 116d
60 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
53 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 116d
828 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d
80.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft