The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 32,800
€ 26,100
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
VW Golf GTI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
57.8
70.3
80.6
55.6
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
101.5
165.9
105.9
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.76 %
General
VW Golf GTI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
1K
Generation
F20
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
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
113 hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
VW Golf GTI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
153 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.21 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
27.21 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
22 mpg
city
53 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
428 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
151.6 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 GTI
151.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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
