The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

€ 37,800
VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 26,800
 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 Clubsport is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 116d ED
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (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
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 116d ED
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 116d ED
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 GTI Clubsport
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
261 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED

Performance

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 116d ED
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

▶ REPLAY
11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
11.78 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
34 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
28 mpg
city
60 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
950 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
450 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
70 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
130.7 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 116d ED
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 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