The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. BMW 116d (09 - 12)
€ 34,900

€ 24,200

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI Performance OPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116d
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
168
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116d
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.85 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116d
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
113 hp
BMW 116d
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.73 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
26.73 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 116d
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
457 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
704 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







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