The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. BMW 116i Steptronic 5-door (13 - 15)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 28,100
 BMW 116i Steptronic 5-door (13 - 15) BMW 116i
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Steptronic 5-door (13 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint BMW 116i Steptronic 5-door (13 - 15)
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.59 %
BMW 116i Steptronic 5-door (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

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

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
22.95 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
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
41 mpg
BMW 116i
17 lb
city
32 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
242 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
557 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 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