The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) vs. BMW 116i 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 31,600

€ 26,000

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 GTD is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf GTD
BMW 116i
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
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 116i
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %

General
VW Golf GTD
BMW 116i
AU
Generation
F20
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-three gasoline 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
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf GTD
BMW 116i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTD
56 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 116i
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
739 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf GTD
739 mi
547 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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