The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 31,900
€ 31,000
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW e-Golf
BMW 116d
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.5
168.1
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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.77 %
General
VW e-Golf
BMW 116d
AU
Generation
F20
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
*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
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
Performance
VW e-Golf
BMW 116d
93 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
27.56 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
59 mpg
( 66 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
66 MPGe
BMW 116d
No data
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
170 mi
Range
808 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
808 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).
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).
82.2 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
BMW 116d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
