The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic (11 - 15)

€ 29,500
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,400
 BMW 116d Steptronic (11 - 15) BMW 116d
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic (11 - 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
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
167.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.04 %
BMW 116d Steptronic (11 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
133 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

▶ REPLAY
20.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.46 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.72 lb/hp
27.46 lb/hp
BMW 116d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 116d
47 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
734 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
723 mi
734 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 116d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 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