The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i 5-door (07 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 21,600
€ 26,100
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.9
103.1
167.6
166.9 in
Length
167.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.19 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
E87
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
113 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 116i
111 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.97 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 116i
31 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
439 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 116i
439 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 116i
142.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
