The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

€ 24,300
BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 116i
€ 28,600
 VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 116i is 4.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTD
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
170.4 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116i
VW Golf GTD
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.71 %
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

General

BMW 116i
VW Golf GTD
F20
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 116i
VW Golf GTD
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

BMW 116i
VW Golf GTD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.17 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 116i
610 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 116i
100.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft