The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 23,700
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) BMW 116i
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
BMW 116i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
68.8
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.22 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

BMW 116i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 116i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 116i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.89 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
514 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 116i
121.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft