The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 25,400
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

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 2.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
VW e-Golf
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
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 Edition (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
168.1 in
Length
170.2 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.93 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)

General

VW e-Golf
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition

Performance

VW e-Golf
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
93 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

 REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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
62 mpg  ( 69 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
69 MPGe
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
170 mi
Range
850 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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).
78.2 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft