The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 30,500
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 28,900
 BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 116d
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTI is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf GTI
BMW 116d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)
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 GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
BMW 116d
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.19 %
BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI
BMW 116d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d

Performance

VW Golf GTI
BMW 116d
153 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

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13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
BMW 116d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 116d
30 mpg
city
53 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
828 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1034 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