The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,400
 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
2906 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.19 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
45 mpg
city
53 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft