The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 23,700
€ 28,600
€ 23,700
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 an inch longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTD
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.8
70.3
80.6
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTD
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.49 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTD
E81
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTD
126 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.89 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
514 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 116i
121.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
