The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW 116d (15 - 17)

€ 28,300
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,800
 BMW 116d (15 - 17) BMW 116d
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 5.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116d (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW 116d (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
165.3 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %
BMW 116d (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-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
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 116d
40 mpg
city
50 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
808 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1127 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