The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 25,200
BMW 116i (11 - 15) BMW 116i
€ 21,700
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 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 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 116i (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
BMW 116i (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.75 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
134 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 116i
162 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

 REPLAY
22.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
BMW 116i
22.54 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 116i
42 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
106.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft