The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 17,000
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.4
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 1.4
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
12.43 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
134 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 116i
162 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
BMW 116i
22.87 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 116i
557 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Golf 1.4
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
