The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (04 - 07) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 21,200
€ 25,100
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 116i is 0.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 8.5 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI.
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
64.8
69.9
76.6
68.9 in
Width
69.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.3 in
Height
64.8 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
166.2
166.4 in
Length
166.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.17 %
General
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
E87
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
113 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 116i
111 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
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24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.55 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.97 lb/hp
29.55 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 116i
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 116i
414 mi
542 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 116i
142.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
