The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 116d (19 - ..)
€ 32,200

€ 30,900

€ 32,200
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. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 116d
58.7
70.4
81.6
56.5
70.8
81.9
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
168.7
105.1
170
168.7 in
Length
170 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 116d
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.02 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 116d
CD
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 116d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DSR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 116d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 116d
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
28.04 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d
53 mpg
city
52 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
839 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
687 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
76.1 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 SCR
76.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 116d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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