The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 28,900
 BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 116d
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 VW e-Golf is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW e-Golf
BMW 116d
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
168.1 in
Length
170.4 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
BMW 116d
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.1 %
BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

VW e-Golf
BMW 116d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
BMW 116d
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d

Performance

VW e-Golf
BMW 116d
87 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
BMW 116d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 163 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
60 mpg  ( 68 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.)
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
68 MPGe
BMW 116d
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
117 mi
Range
828 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
828 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
80.3 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 116d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft