The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116i (04 - 07)
€ 20,300
€ 21,200
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 2.8 cm shorter, 3.5 cm wider and 5 cm taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
1480
1786
2048
1430
1751
1933
1786 mm
Width
1751 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1480 mm
Height
1430 mm
2578
4199
2660
4227
4199 mm
Length
4227 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
1234 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1705 kg
Weight Difference:
46 kg
3.59 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
113 bhp
BMW 116i
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
150 NM
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
11.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.87 kg/bhp
11.33 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
54 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 116i
43 mpg
city
27 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
657 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
414 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
516 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L

















