The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)
€ 25,200
€ 31,300
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
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
105.9
170.4
103.4
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.79 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.06 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 116i
610 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
100.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft




















