The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 26,800
 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 2.7 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
VW e-Golf
BMW 116d ED
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (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 ED
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

General

VW e-Golf
BMW 116d ED
AU
Generation
F21
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 ED
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*EBS*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED

Performance

VW e-Golf
BMW 116d ED
93 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
BMW 116d ED
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
69 mpg  ( 77 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
77 MPGe
BMW 116d ED
No data
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
170 mi
Range
950 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
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).
70 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
BMW 116d ED
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 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