The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. BMW 116d 5-door (09 - 11)
€ 21,500
€ 25,000
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 116d
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
104.7
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 116d
3034 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 116d
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
113 hp
BMW 116d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 116d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 116d
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
503 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
704 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 116d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
