The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. BMW 116d (09 - 12)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 24,200
 BMW 116d (09 - 12) BMW 116d
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW e-Golf is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW e-Golf
BMW 116d
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116d (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint BMW 116d (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168.1 in
Length
166.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
BMW 116d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.17 %
BMW 116d (09 - 12)

General

VW e-Golf
BMW 116d
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
BMW 116d
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*EBS*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
113 hp
BMW 116d
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d

Performance

VW e-Golf
BMW 116d
93 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.73 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
26.73 lb/hp
BMW 116d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
52 mpg  ( 59 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
157 MPGe
59 MPGe
BMW 116d
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
170 mi
Range
704 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
704 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
43 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
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft