The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)

€ 29,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,900
 BMW 116d Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) BMW 116d
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 2.5 inches shorter and 2.2 inches taller.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
105.1
170
167.5 in
Length
170 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.74 %
BMW 116d Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
AU
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
131 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

▶ REPLAY
21.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.24 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.91 lb/hp
28.24 lb/hp
BMW 116d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d
41 mpg
city
55 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
687 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft