The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 116d (19 - ..)
€ 33,600

€ 30,900

€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf GTD is 2 inches shorter and 1.9 inches taller.
VW Golf GTD
BMW 116d
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.8
81.9
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
103.4
168
105.1
170
168 in
Length
170 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
BMW 116d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %

General
VW Golf GTD
BMW 116d
AU
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
BMW 116d
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
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
Performance
VW Golf GTD
BMW 116d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 116d
▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.04 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
28.04 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d
44 mpg
city
52 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
690 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
687 mi
BMW 116d
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
BMW 116d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft