The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) vs. BMW 116i (11 - 15)

€ 31,600
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 25,200
 BMW 116i (11 - 15) BMW 116i
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf GTD
BMW 116i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 116i (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
BMW 116i
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4023 lb
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.49 %
BMW 116i (11 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTD
BMW 116i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTD
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

VW Golf GTD
BMW 116i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
22.54 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf GTD
56 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 116i
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
577 mi
VW Golf GTD
739 mi
577 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 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