The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 24,300
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 116i
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.67 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.8 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
499 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 116i
499 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
BMW 116i
125 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft