The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15)
€ 31,000

€ 30,100

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 SCR is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 116d
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.1
167.6
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 SCR
BMW 116d
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 116d
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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 TDI SCR
148 hp
113 hp
BMW 116d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 116d
133 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.81 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
27.81 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 116d
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
706 mi
Range
734 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
734 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 116d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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