The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i (15 - 17) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

€ 23,600
BMW 116i (15 - 17) BMW 116i
€ 31,900
 VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
BMW 116i
VW e-Golf
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 116i (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
170.4 in
Length
168.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116i
VW e-Golf
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 116i (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.86 %
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

General

BMW 116i
VW e-Golf
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 116i
VW e-Golf
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
134 hp
VW e-Golf
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

BMW 116i
VW e-Golf
121 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.06 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽  ( 157 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 116i
44 mpg
157 MPGe
VW e-Golf
35 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
610 mi
Range
170 mi
BMW 116i
610 mi
170 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
43 kWh
BMW 116i
100.4 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
VW e-Golf
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft