The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
€ 36,900
€ 25,400
€ 36,900
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 GTE is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
VW Golf GTE
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
58.4
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
58.4 in
Height
55.6 in
103.5
168.3
105.9
170.2
168.3 in
Length
170.2 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.93 %
General
VW Golf GTE
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
VW Golf GTE
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
138 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf GTE
147 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
1553 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
30.3 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 GTE
30.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
