The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 23,700
€ 25,600
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
68.8 in
Width
69.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.5
166.9 in
Length
165.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.51 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 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 Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.89 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
514 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 116i
121.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
