The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 24,300
BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 116i
€ 24,200
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
170.4 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.47 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
F20
Generation
1K
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.17 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 116i
610 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 116i
100.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft