The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)
€ 21,200
€ 31,300
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.3
70.8
79.8
68.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
58.3 in
104.7
166.4
103.4
168
166.4 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.15 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI
E87
Generation
AU
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 Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 116i
113 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
111 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.97 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 116i
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
414 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 116i
414 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
142.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
