The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 27,300
€ 22,100
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.55 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
134 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
162 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
BMW 116i
22.87 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 116i
557 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
