The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,700
€ 24,600
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.9
103.1
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.83 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CXS*
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 Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.89 lb/hp
22.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
514 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 116i
121.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
