The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 24,300
€ 27,300
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
105.9
170.4
103.1
167.5
170.4 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.51 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
F20
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZE*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.17 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 116i
610 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
BMW 116i
100.4 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
