The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. BMW 116i (15 - 17)
€ 26,400
€ 23,600
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 TGI BlueMotion is 6.1 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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
2620
4268
2690
4329
4268 mm
Length
4329 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
1336 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg
Weight Difference:
39 kg
2.84 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
108 bhp
BMW 116i
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
180 NM
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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12.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.73 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.37 kg/bhp
12.73 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
5.6 kg✽
( 9 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
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
53 mpg
BMW 116i
7.1 kg
city
42 mpg
5 kg
motorway
No data
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
249 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
249 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
25.6 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
95 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
534 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
360 L







1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L

















