The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 23,300
€ 26,100
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.6
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
101.5
165.3
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
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.16 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
1K
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
113 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
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
27.21 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
42 mpg
city
53 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
727 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
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
96.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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
