The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)

€ 24,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 25,400
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
€ 24,800
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
167.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.51 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
AU
Generation
F21
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 SCR
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 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 SCR
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

Performance

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

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
53 mpg
city
53 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 SCR
82.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 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