The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 116d (19 - ..)
€ 32,300

€ 30,900

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter and 2.3 inches taller.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.5
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
103.1
167.6
105.1
170
167.6 in
Length
170 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.21 %

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
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22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.32 lb/hp
28.04 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d
40 mpg
city
52 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
712 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
687 mi
BMW 116d
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).
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
98.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft