The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
€ 33,600
€ 26,800
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 GTD is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
VW Golf GTD
BMW 116d ED
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.6 in
103.4
168
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
BMW 116d ED
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.47 %
General
VW Golf GTD
BMW 116d ED
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 GTD
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED
Performance
VW Golf GTD
BMW 116d ED
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d ED
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
17.25 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
46 mpg
city
60 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
690 mi
Range
950 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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).
70 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
BMW 116d ED
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
