The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 23,700
€ 40,300
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI TCR OPF.
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.3
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.7
166.9
103.4
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.23 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
▶ REPLAY
24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.02 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.89 lb/hp
11.02 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
514 mi
Range
464 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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 Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
