The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. BMW 116i (09 - 12)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,200
 BMW 116i (09 - 12) BMW 116i
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 2 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 (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 116i (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3847 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.5 %
BMW 116i (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

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

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
39 mpg
BMW 116i
16.3 lb
city
30 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
242 mi
Range
540 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
540 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 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
937 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft