The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 23,600
BMW 116i (15 - 17) BMW 116i
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 116i (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
170.4 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
BMW 116i (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.35 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
F21
Generation
CD
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 manual transmission

Engine

BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.06 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
35 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 116i
610 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
89 kWh
BMW 116i
100.4 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft