The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 24,300
€ 20,200
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 1.6.
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
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
105.9
170.4
101.5
165.3
170.4 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.35 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.17 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 116i
610 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
BMW 116i
100.4 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
