The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)

€ 24,500
BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09) BMW 116i
€ 33,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09)
68.8
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
103.4
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI Performance
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.6 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)

General

BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI Performance
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI Performance
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
BMW 116i
25.08 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
514 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 116i
121.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft