The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i 5-door (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 26,000
€ 23,700
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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
167.6
170.4 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.88 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
F20
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.35 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.17 lb/hp
25.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 116i
40 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
547 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 116i
547 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 116i
111.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
