The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i 5-door (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 22,400
BMW 116i 5-door (07 - 09) BMW 116i
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i 5-door (07 - 09)
68.8
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 116i 5-door (07 - 09)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 116i 5-door (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.25 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
24.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.62 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
568 mi
Range
493 mi
BMW 116i
568 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft