The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 24,300

€ 32,200

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 116i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.7
70.4
81.6
68.8 in
Width
70.4 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.9
103.1
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.86 %

General
BMW 116i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
E81
Generation
CD
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.8 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
839 mi
BMW 116i
499 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 116i
125 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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