The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 23,700

€ 29,800

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 1.8 cm longer, 2.8 cm narrower and 22.4 cm lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1421
1748
1934
1645
1776
1946
1748 mm
Width
1776 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1645 mm
2660
4239
2578
4221
4239 mm
Length
4221 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1488 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
133 kg
8.94 %

General
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
E81
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1599 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 116i
120 bhp
158 bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
160 NM
240 NM
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.42 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
11.29 kg/bhp
9.42 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
42 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
514 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
503 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 116i
121.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
512 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L