The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 24,500
€ 33,700
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 2.9 cm shorter, 5.1 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI Performance
1421
1748
1934
1481
1799
2027
1748 mm
Width
1799 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1481 mm
2660
4239
2626
4268
4239 mm
Length
4268 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI Performance
1365 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.64 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI Performance
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1599 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 116i
120 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
160 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI Performance
126 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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11.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
11.38 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
514 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
485 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).
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
121.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
