The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 27,300

€ 32,200

€ 27,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 116i is 1.6 inches longer, 0.9 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
69.5
78.1
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
105.9
170.2
103.1
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.11 %

General
BMW 116i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
F21
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 116i
134 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 116i
162 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
BMW 116i
22.87 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
41 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
32 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
557 mi
Range
839 mi
BMW 116i
557 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
216 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
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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