The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 24,300

€ 31,800

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 8.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
55.9
68.8
76.1
64.8
69.9
76.6
68.8 in
Width
69.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
64.8 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
166.2
166.9 in
Length
166.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.29 %

General
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
1KP
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 CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.8 lb/hp
24.59 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
589 mi
BMW 116i
499 mi
589 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 116i
125 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft