The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)

€ 31,400
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 25,400
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

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 GTD is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
VW Golf GTD
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.8 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.51 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTD
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTD
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
BMN
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

Performance

VW Golf GTD
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

 REPLAY
18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.71 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf GTD
44 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
36 mpg
city
53 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Golf GTD
633 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
111 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf GTD
111 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft