The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
€ 31,000
€ 31,900
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 is 2.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
BMW 116d
VW e-Golf
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
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
105.9
170.4
103.5
168.1
170.4 in
Length
168.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
VW e-Golf
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.77 %
General
BMW 116d
VW e-Golf
F20
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
VW e-Golf
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
134 hp
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 116d
199 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf
Performance
BMW 116d
VW e-Golf
124 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
BMW 116d
27.56 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
( 66 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽
( 157 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 116d
66 MPGe
157 MPGe
VW e-Golf
55 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
808 mi
Range
170 mi
BMW 116d
808 mi
170 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
43 kWh
BMW 116d
82.2 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
