The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,300
€ 23,700
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.6 cm shorter, 5.1 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1421
1748
1934
1491
1799
2027
1748 mm
Width
1799 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
2660
4239
2620
4255
4239 mm
Length
4255 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1313 kg
1775 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.74 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
185 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
185 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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11.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
11.25 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
72 mpg
BMW 116i
43 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
61 mpg
No data
motorway
81 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
499 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 116i
499 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 116i
125 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
547 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
