The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 22,200
€ 28,900
€ 22,200
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 considerably. The VW Golf 1.8 T is 5.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 116d
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
105.9
170.4
165.3 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 116d
3034 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.44 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 116d
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 116d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 116d
26 mpg
city
53 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
503 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
828 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
