The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 116i (17 - 19)
€ 22,700
€ 25,200
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 Golf 1.0 TSI BMT is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
105.9
170.4
167.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
2725 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
10.09 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CHZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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25.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
25.23 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
647 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
