The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 21,200
€ 23,800
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 116i is 0.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 7.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
56.3
68.9
76.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
68.9 in
Width
69.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.3 in
Height
63.8 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
165.5
166.4 in
Length
165.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.73 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
E87
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 116i
113 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.97 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 116i
31 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 116i
414 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 116i
142.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
