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 0.6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.7
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
104.7
166.9
103.1
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.76 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.8 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
