The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)
€ 31,900
€ 27,900
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 5.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the BMW 116i.
VW e-Golf
BMW 116i
1482
1799
2027
1421
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1482 mm
Height
1421 mm
2629
4270
2690
4324
4270 mm
Length
4324 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
BMW 116i
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
230 kg
14.24 %
General
VW e-Golf
BMW 116i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
BMW 116i
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*EBS*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 116i
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW e-Golf
290 NM
240 NM
BMW 116i
Performance
VW e-Golf
BMW 116i
93 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.34 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
12.05 kg/bhp
10.34 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 188 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
49 mpg
VW e-Golf
188 MPGe
49 mpg
BMW 116i
No data
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
170 mi
Range
557 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
557 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
43 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 e-Golf
43 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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