The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 25,200
€ 21,700
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 12.5 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1421
1765
1984
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2690
4324
2578
4199
4324 mm
Length
4199 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1264 kg
1825 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
106 kg
7.74 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
F21
Generation
1K
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
134 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
220 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
BMW 116i
220 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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10.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
10.22 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 116i
50 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
577 mi
Range
589 mi
BMW 116i
577 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
106.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
131 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
