The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. BMW 116i 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 25,100
€ 22,400
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 8.8 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
64.8
69.9
76.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.9 in
Width
68.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
64.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.2
104.7
166.9
166.2 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
3073 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.87 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
1KP
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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29.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.62 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
29.55 lb/hp
24.62 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
542 mi
Range
568 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
542 mi
568 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
109.9 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
119.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
