The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 27,900
€ 26,000
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 4.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
69.5
78.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.5
170.2 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.86 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
F20
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 116i
134 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
BMW 116i
22.78 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 116i
557 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
