The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 23,700
€ 26,300
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 116i is 0.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 8.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
64.8
69.9
76.6
68.8 in
Width
69.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
64.8 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
166.2
166.9 in
Length
166.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.71 %
General
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
E81
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.4 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.89 lb/hp
26.4 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
514 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
510 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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
121.2 kWh
127 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft















