The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 25,200
BMW 116i (11 - 15) BMW 116i
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 116i is 2.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTE
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 116i (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
170.2 in
Length
168.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116i
VW Golf GTE
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 116i (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
505 lb
14.33 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

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

Engine

BMW 116i
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 116i
134 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 116i
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

BMW 116i
VW Golf GTE
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
22.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 116i
22.54 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
157 mpg
BMW 116i
42 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
32 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
1657 mi
BMW 116i
577 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
BMW 116i
106.1 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
VW Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft