The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 23,600
€ 19,200
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
165.5
170.4 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.4
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.77 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.4
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.06 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 116i
610 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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).
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).
125 kWh
BMW 116i
100.4 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
