The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. BMW 116i 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 34,900
€ 26,000
€ 34,900
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 slightly. The VW e-Golf is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW e-Golf
BMW 116i
58
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58 in
Height
55.9 in
103.5
168.1
105.9
170.4
168.1 in
Length
170.4 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
BMW 116i
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.94 %
General
VW e-Golf
BMW 116i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
BMW 116i
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW e-Golf
BMW 116i
87 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽
( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
40 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
40 mpg
BMW 116i
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
117 mi
Range
547 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
547 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
111.8 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 116i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
