The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 22,200
€ 21,400
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 3.5 cm longer, 1.1 cm narrower and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1421
1748
1934
1621
1759
1946
1748 mm
Width
1759 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
2660
4239
2578
4204
4239 mm
Length
4204 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1320 kg
Kerb Weight
1399 kg
1745 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
79 kg
5.65 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
E81
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 116i
120 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
185 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
185 NM
160 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
11 kg/bhp
16.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 116i
46 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
540 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 116i
540 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 116i
115.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
581 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
