The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,300
BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 116i
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)
105.9
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.59 %
BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
575 mi
557 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
102.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft