The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. BMW 116d (09 - 12)

€ 28,900
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 24,200
 BMW 116d (09 - 12) BMW 116d
€ 28,900
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 Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 116d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
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
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 116d (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 116d
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.45 %
BMW 116d (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 116d
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 116d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
113 hp
BMW 116d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 116d
131 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
26.73 lb/hp
BMW 116d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 116d
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
704 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1082 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