The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (09 - 11)
€ 18,000
€ 25,000
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 Golf 1.4 is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 116i
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
104.7
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 116i
2683 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
10.51 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 116i
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 116i
107 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 116i
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
534 mi
Range
499 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
499 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
