The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 30,300
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,300
 BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 116i
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)
105.9
170.2
167.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.43 %
BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.9 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
557 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 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